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Historical Event on 1/18/1950
India is declared a secular republic. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964) is determined to abolish casteism and industrialize the nation. Constitution makes Hindi official national language, English to continue for 15 years, 14 major state languages are recognized. India also moved a motion for no war treaty between India and Pakistan to improve the relations with neighboring countries.

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1/7/1993	The union govt. acquires 67.703 acres of land in and around the disputed area at Ayodhya and refers the issue to the Supreme Court.
5/8/1954	Indian Government decided to integrate Chandranagar in West Bengal which was under the rule of the French.
8/15/1950	Earthquake measuring 8.6 on Richter Scale hits Assam in north eastern India claiming 11,000 lives.
6/19/1747	Nadirshaha passed away.
6/11/1930	A cyclonic storm blew a train off the rails near Himmatnagar, Gujarat, killing at least one person and injuring many more.
8/17/1998	The Government issues a notification banning the use of quinacrine, a controversial female contraceptive and sterilization agent.
2/7/1983	Eastern News Agency was established in Calcutta .
1/20/1931	Saroj Kumari', a feature film produced by Mahavir Photoplays and Theatres Ltd., Secunderabad, was prohibited on January 20 on the grounds that it was ''sordid'' and ''revolting''.
11/12/1939	Pratap Chandra Lal arrived at the training establishment at RAF Station, Risalpur. He then rose to the Air Chief Marcharl of Indian Air Force.
9/3/2000	National Cricket Academy (NCA) wins the MRF Buchi Babu Cricket tournament in Chennai.

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