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Historical Event on 1/18/1948
Gandhi breaks 121-hour fast in New Delhi, after halting of Muslim-Hindu riots in Calcutta. He breaks the fast on security pledges from communal leaders who ""Peace Pledge"" to Gandhiji.
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| 12/7/1989 | Hemananda Biswal sworn in as Orissa Chief Minister. |
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| 3/30/1949 | Dattaram Dharmaji Hindlekar, cricketer (4 Tests for India), passed away. |
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| 4/21/1992 | Vasco-de-Gama was the Last Viceroy of Portuguese, who ruled India. |
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