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Historical Event on 7/11/1998

The Government reduces customs duty on edible oils under the Open General Licence from 20 to 10 per cent.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/18/1901Ramchandra Bhikaji Gunjikar, Marathi novelist and editor, passed away.
1/12/1966Shiri Narhar Vishnu Gadgil (Kakasaheb), great freedom fighter, nationalist leader, social reformer, lawyer, prolific writer and politician, passed away.
11/15/1621Jahangir captured Kakda Fort.
10/11/1991Meghalaya placed under President's rule.
4/4/1971Pakistan reports seizure of nine Indian army vehicles.
3/31/1964Tram-way service ended in Mumbai (Bombay). This last electric tram left Bori Bunder (CST) for Dadar at 10 p.m., crowds lined the route all the way at that late hour to bid farewell to the common man's transport medium.
4/20/1887Padmabhushan Jemini Roy, famous painter, was born.
7/31/2000The Government announces appointment of Justice B. M. Lal as Chairman of the MRTP Commission.
2/26/1976V. S. Khandekar was honoured by Bhartiya Gyanpeeth Award for the novel 'Yayati'.
5/29/1972Prithviraj Kapoor, famous film actor, passed away.