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Historical Event on 1/15/1998

Gulzari Lal Nanda, Gandhian freedom fighter and twice acting Prime Minister in 1964 and 1966, died in Ahmedabad at the age of 100 years.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/1/196325 Sqn, AF was formed with 04XAN-12 aircraft acquired from the erstwhile USSR. This was to supply lines to the Army in the Northern Sector encompassing J&K and Ladakh regions.
11/16/1986Second SAARC summit held at Bangalore.
11/29/1948Assembly bans discrimination against untouchables.
1/23/1909New direct 7,000-mile telegraphic link with India is hailed as a great achievement at London.
1/15/1988Kiran More stumps five West Indian batsman at Chidambaram Stadium in Madras thus creating a world Test record.
10/6/1992Z. R. Ansari, former central minister, died.
7/1/1992Truck operators begin nation-wide strike to press for the abolition of toll tax and octroi.
6/12/1990Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1D) launched. This is an operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was launched by US Delta launch vehicle, Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA.
5/1/1902Tornodo hit Dhaka part of Bengal, claims 416 lives.
1/10/1963Gold Control Measures Plan was started by the Government of India.