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Historical Event on 10/18/1927

Ramesh Vithaldas Divecha, cricketer (11 wickets for India in early 50's), was born in Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/22/1871Lord Edward Allanbaro, governor general of India (1842-1844), died.
11/22/1916Shanti Ghosh, great revolutionary freedom fighter, was born at Calcutta. She was one of the accused in famous Chargaon ammunition plot and assassination of General Lemen, Inspector General of Dhaka.
10/4/1997Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, became inoperable due to power bus anomaly. This satellite had capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries.
10/21/1950China invades Tibet.
2/22/1977Emergency and 'MISSA' laws were cancelled.
1/1/1877Queen Victoria was proclaimed as 'The Empress of India' in Delhi Darbar.
10/12/1999Sachidanand Sakshi, former BJP MP, joined SP.
5/16/1986V. Shantaram, 75, was chosen for the Dada Saheb Phalke award.
1/18/2000S. S. Dawra is appointed new Director of the Enforcement Directorate.
5/10/1982Karnataka Kranti Ranga led by Devaraj Urs comes into being.