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Historical Event on 3/26/1990

Maniben Patel, daughter of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/13/1919Jallianwala Baug massacre. The great Indian tragedy occured in Amritsar which claimed 389 lives and wounded 1,516 activitists fighting for Indian independence. Early in 1919, the Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed. This authorized the Government to imprison any person without any trial and conviction in a court of law. This furious act was under the guidence of cruel Brigedier General R. E. H. Dyer and his 50 men troop. Michael O' Dwyer was then the Governor of Punjab who naturally defended the action. This day is observed as Jallianwala Baug Day.
3/31/1972Meena Kumari, famous film actress, passed away.
5/1/1940Marathi magzine `Digdarshan' was published.
5/4/1993Santosh Yadav became the first Indian woman to conquer the Everest twice.
9/6/1995New broad gauge train ""Palace on Wheels"" started between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
6/3/1930George John Fernandes, social reformer and politician, was born in Mangalore (Karnataka).
1/23/1664Shahaji Raje died in an accident.
12/28/1907Vitthal Narayan Kothiwale, great author, was born at Garoth (Malva).
11/1/1937Keral University established.
5/23/1996Joint Opposition candidate Purno A. Sangma (Cong. MP from Meghalaya) unanimously elected Speaker of 11th Lok Sabha.