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Historical Event on 6/18/1658

Aurangzeb managed to capture the Agra Fort and later arrested his father Emperor Shahjahan.

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3/28/1991Chautala asked by Governor to prove his majority on the floor of the house.
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1/8/1987P. G. Joshi, cricketer (12 Tests for India 1951-60, ct 18 stp 9), passed away.
10/9/1964K. M. George established the Kerala Congress Party.
1/17/1999Madhya Pradesh won its maiden Wills Trophy championship, defeating Bengal in the final of the limited overs cricket championship in Calcutta.
11/21/1971Rebellion in East Pakistan (formerly Bengal). Ten million Bengalis flee to India. Indo-Pak border clashes escalate to war. India defeats West Pakistan. E. Pakistan becomes independent Bangladesh.
7/16/1990O.P.Chautala resigns following directive from JD.
2/21/1973V. R. Sonalkar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 31-07-1974.