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Historical Event on 1/2/1987

Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, great industrialist, leader and former Chief Minister of Orissa, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/11/1986The United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) completes 40 years of work on behalf of children (11-12-86).
6/1/1933Fortnightly 'Bal Sanmitra' was published.
2/17/1993Rani Gaidinliu, freedom fighter, social reformer and political leader, died at her native village in Manipur. The British army made a surprise attack on her position and captured her. On 17th October, 1932, Pandit Nehru once wrote ""A day will come when India will remember her and cherishe her"".
1/1/1965This year was announced to be observed as the ""Year of International Co-operation"".
4/13/1699Khalsa Panth established.
9/30/1997At least 20 civilians were killed and over 30 injured in unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops on Kargil town in Jammu&Kashmir.
1/3/1922Kirat Chothairam Babani, versatile Sindhi Writer and Journalist, was born.
10/9/1993C. R. Rangachari, cricketer (4 Tests for India, 8 runs @ 2.66, 9 wkts @ 54.78), passed away.
8/13/1911Guha Phulrenu, social worker, was born.
7/21/1963Kashi Vidyapeeth was given recognisation as University.