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Historical Event on 7/25/1991

Dr. V. K. R. V. Rao, famous economist and former central minister, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/18/1928Roshan Harshadlal "Deepak" Shodhan, cricketer (century on Test debut for India), was born in Ahmedabad.
2/18/1899Jainarain Vyas, leader, freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He played a leading role in creating united Rajasthan by integration of various states of Rajputana. He was the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1951 to 1954.
4/30/1999Jessica Lal, model and TV personality, was murdered in a crowded south Delhi restaurant.
1/8/2000The Government reconstitutes the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts and Trust and retains Mrs. Sonia Gandhi as a trustee along with Mr. P. V. Narasimha Rao, Prof. Yashpal and Dr. Abid Hussain.
4/13/1993Bhupan Hazarika wins Phalke Award for 1992.
11/29/1991Test Cricket debut of Javagal Srinath vs Australia at Gabba.
8/20/1995Indira Mahila Vikas Yojana launched.
8/20/1995Father Francis Xavier, Spanish founder of the Jesuits, 35, and three friends set sail from Lisbon, Portugal for Goa. They became the first Roman Catholic missionaries to travel to India.
10/26/1990V. Shantaram, veteran film producer, director and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, died at the age of 90 years in Bombay.
9/30/1922Bakhshish Singh Nijjar, great historian and author, was born at Domeli village (Punjab).