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Historical Event on 1/18/1948

Gandhi breaks 121-hour fast in New Delhi, after halting of Muslim-Hindu riots in Calcutta. He breaks the fast on security pledges from communal leaders who ""Peace Pledge"" to Gandhiji.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/26/1906M.P. Sivagnanam, famous Tamil writer and social worker, was born at Madras.
10/24/1955Ghulam Ahmad Hasan Muhammad Parkar, cricketer (Indian batsman vs England 1982), was born in Kalusta, Maharashtra.
3/27/2000Mohan Bagan lifts title in the National Football league in Calcutta.
1/23/1664Shahaji Raje died in an accident.
7/26/1844Gooroodas Banerjee was born in Calcutta. He was a Judge of Calcutta High Court.
4/10/1982Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1A) launched. First operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite procured from U.S.A.(Cape Canaveral).
7/13/1990Boby Talyarkhan, famous sports critic and author, died.
6/3/1985The week comprising of five working days was implemented in Central Government Offices for its staff.
5/10/1909Bellari Shammanna Keshvan, internationally famous librarian, was born.
2/25/1968Judge Mohammad Hidayatullah became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 16/12/1970.