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Historical Event on 2/27/1992

Narasimha Rao elected Congress (I) President in the party poll held after a gap of 20 years.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/22/1683Shri Samarth Ramdas passed away.
2/11/1977B.D.Jathi became the second acting President of India.
1/16/1948Pakistan charges India with systematic campaign to wipe out Muslims.
5/8/1995Prem Bhatia, journalist, passed away at 83.
4/13/1919Jallianwala Baug massacre. The great Indian tragedy occured in Amritsar which claimed 389 lives and wounded 1,516 activitists fighting for Indian independence. Early in 1919, the Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed. This authorized the Government to imprison any person without any trial and conviction in a court of law. This furious act was under the guidence of cruel Brigedier General R. E. H. Dyer and his 50 men troop. Michael O' Dwyer was then the Governor of Punjab who naturally defended the action. This day is observed as Jallianwala Baug Day.
12/1/1993World AIDS day.
6/24/1991Two LIC officers burnt to death in Kashmir.
7/22/1997Govt. issues notification saying that Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 would come into force from Sept. 15.
12/16/1998The Government introduces in the Rajya Sabha the Patents (Amendments) Bill 1998 amid Left protests.
4/2/1948Defence Minister announces the establishment of the National War Academy in Kharakvasla, Poona.