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Historical Event on 1/18/1999

Prof. Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate, is selected for Bharat Ratna.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/6/1929British Viceroy meets with Indian leaders to discuss dominion status for India.
10/12/1997India Seniors lift Challenger Trophy cricket title.
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
1/20/1997The third Test between India and South Africa ends in a draw in Johannesburg.
5/2/1907Riots break out in Rawalpindi and East Bengal, spreading to the Punjab.
11/19/1991Kashinath Anant (Rambhau Joshi), famous editor, passed away.
9/29/1993National Human Rights Commission set up.
2/14/1901Sambamurty Pichhu, music teacher, was born.
8/2/1988The Supreme Court confirmed death sentence on Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh in Indira Gandhi murder case.
5/19/1796Game protection law restricts encroachment on Indian hunting grounds.