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Historical Event on 7/29/1884

Tyagraj Paramshiv Kailasam, leading playwright of Kannad language, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/7/1954The present cres: the motto ""Shastra Se Shakti"" was adopted. In 1989, Hindi lettering of ""Shastra Se Shakti"" was adopted.
12/11/1783Peshwa Raghobadada, who ruled upto Atak, passed away.
11/20/1947Parliament gives Indian government censorship powers over press at New Delhi.
10/15/1961Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', famous Hindi poet, writer, editor, social worker and litterateur, died in Allahabad.
3/21/1995A.K. Antony elected CM of Kerala.
9/13/1992Union government decides to form a National Human Rights Commission.
10/2/1993Prime Minister's employment project started in urban areas.
3/12/1992India and the US decide to hold joint naval exercises in the Indian ocean.
6/14/1991Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed.
5/22/1961Jnanpeeth Award was instituted and the first award was given in 1965. This award is given for the best creative literary writing by any Indian citizen in any of the languages included in the VIII Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The award carries a cash price of Rs 2.5 lakh, a citation and a bronze momento.