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Historical Event on 1/4/1948
Burma achieved its independence from Great Britain. In 1989, Burma changed its name to Myanmar to reflect the multi-ethnic composition of the country. Apart from the Burmese, the main ethnic minority groups are the Karen, Shan, Mon, Chin, and Kachin. Just as the Burmese did against the British, almost all of these ethnic groups have struggled against the Burmese government for self-determination.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 1/26/1957 | Ashok Omprakash Malhotra, cricketer (Indian batsman in 7 Tests 1982-84), was born in Amritsar. |
| 10/12/1993 | RBI liberalises credit and monetary policy. |
| 9/11/1875 | Koyaji Jahangir Kuwanrji, famous economist, was born. |
| 10/10/1973 | Vikash Dhorsoo, Soccer(Football) player, was born in Harfleur, Le Havre, France |
| 10/10/1973 | Humayun reconquered Delhi after defeating Sher - Shar Alias Sikandar Suri in Machiwara and Sarhind battles. It is said that he won the crown but not the empire. |
| 12/27/1901 | Gandhiji moves resolution on South Africa at Congress. |
| 4/5/1908 | Babu Jagjivan Ram, valiant freedom fighter, was born in Chandwa village in Bhojpur, Bihar. He held many prominent ministerial portfolios such as Communications Minister (1952-56), Railway Minister (1956-62), Food and Agriculture Minister (1967-70) and Defence Minister (1970-74). After 1977, he became the Deputy Prime Minister (Defence) in Janta regime. Thereafter, he established Congress (J). His uninterrupted representation in the Parliament from 1936 to 1986 is a world record. This day is commemorated as ""Samta Diwas"". |
| 11/20/1989 | Hirabai Barodekar, famous singer of ""Kirana Gharana"", passed away. |
| 3/1/1963 | 25 Sqn, AF was formed with 04XAN-12 aircraft acquired from the erstwhile USSR. This was to supply lines to the Army in the Northern Sector encompassing J&K and Ladakh regions. |
| 10/10/1970 | Union Government ruled out judicial probe into the death of the late PM Lal Bahadur Shastri. |
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