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Historical Event on 2/18/1983

Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/12/1990Uttar Pradesh Government raises the reservation for Backward Classes in direct recruitment to State Services from 15 to 27 per cent.
1/6/1847Saint Tyagaraja, great musician, died.
6/24/1869Hari Chapekar Damodar was born virtually. He was the first terrorist of India.
3/7/1994India and Iran sign three MoU in Tehran.
10/21/1789Ramshastri Prabhune, justice of Peshwa kingdom, died.
10/23/1992The dissident ministers of Bangarappa government in Karnataka resign
8/10/1979Rohini Technology Payload (RTP) intended for measuring in-flight performance of first experimental flight of SLV-3, the first Indian Space launch vehicle, failed to be placed in orbit.
10/20/1969Punjabrao Agriculture University established.
12/25/1969India all out for 163 at Madras vs Australia, Ashley Mallett takes 5-91.
2/1/1990Governors named for 14 states.