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Historical Event on 1/11/1921

Vasudevacharya Kerur, famous Kannad novelist, drama writer and journalist, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/9/1995India celebrated 53rd anniversary of Quit India movement.
9/27/1760Mir Zafar was deposed and his son-in-law Mir Kasim became the Nawab of Bengal. He ruled till July 7, 1763.
5/11/1987President's rule imposed in Punjab.
12/22/1975Vasant Krishna Desai, famous music director, died.
9/4/1825Dadabhai Naoroji, first Indian in British parliament and merchant, was born at Navsari, Gujarat. He coined the word 'Swaraj'.
11/19/1994Aishwarya Rai, selected 'Miss World' at the age of 21 in the beauty contest held at the 44th convention at Sun City, South Africa .
10/31/1895Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, cricketer (India's 1st Test capt), born at Nagpur.
2/8/1897Dr. Zakir Hussain, third President of India and Educationist, was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
10/28/1997Cabinet permits RBI to issue rupee notes of 1000 denomination.
7/31/1988Air Chief Marshal D A La Fontaine PVSM, AVSM, VM. retired as the Air Officer Commanding, India Command.