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Historical Event on 1/1/1900

Doordrahsan was started. Doordarshan is an autonomous public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, which is owned by the Broadcasting Ministry of India and is one of two divisions of Prasar Bharati.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/14/1997Nisha Millet sets national mark in the 100m freestyle in the national aquatics.
3/20/1997Greek instrumental composer Yanni Chryssomallis's 'Freedom Concert' held at the Taj, Agra.
4/13/1989Malayalam film 'Piravi' directed by Shaji N. Karun adjudged best feature film of 1988.
9/29/2000The Government raises the prices of petroleum products across- the-board while cutting import and excise duties on crude oil, diesel and motor spirit (petrol).
10/28/1996Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) spills into Western UP from Delhi.
4/2/1970Privy purses and special privileges of former Indian rulers abolished.
6/9/1997Portfolio changes were effected by I K Gujral in Union Cabinet.
1/3/1966Chetan Jagatram Manohar Sharma, cricketer (Indian Test pace bowler, World Cup hat-trick 1987), was born in Ludhiana.
8/19/1994Rupee made fully convertible on current account.
4/20/1992U. K. Kanitkar, famous scientist, and professor, passed away.