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Historical Event on 10/24/1995

Total solar eclipse seen over Rajasthan, UP, Bihar and West Bengal, while partial eclipse seen in the rest of the country.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/31/1969Saint Meherbaba passed away.
2/22/1997India outplays Poland in the final hockey `Test' and win series 2-0.
7/6/1942Urmila Devi Shastri, freedom fighter and editor of ""Janma Bhoomi"", died due to non-medical facility and mal-nutrition in Jail. She has also written ""Karagaar Ke Anubhav"" in 1930. She was arrested for Satyagrah and forcefully closing of Foreign Goods.
1/6/1976Baliram Bhagat elected Lok Sabha Speaker.
3/15/1997Lok Sabha passes Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 1997.
5/8/1933Gandhi starts hunger strike to protest the British repression of untouchables.
7/24/1932Ramkrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan was established for the service of the sick and humanitarian activities.
6/11/200027 army personnel die after the bus carrying them plunges into a gorge at a spot 80 km from Jammu.
6/6/2000Abhijit Kunte wins the National `A' chess championship at Mumbai.
2/6/1950N. R. Pillai was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 13-05-1953.