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Historical Event on 10/29/1988

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya, freedom fighter and political leader, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/9/1993C. R. Rangachari, cricketer (4 Tests for India, 8 runs @ 2.66, 9 wkts @ 54.78), passed away.
5/31/1981First developmental launch of SLV-3, Rohini (RS-D1) placed in orbit. It was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload.
11/7/1933Gaandhiji commences Harijan-upliftment tour.
11/19/1999Indira Gandhi Peace prize is presented to a social worker of Bangladesh Muhammed Yunus.
12/23/2000The Centre gives a green signal to West Bengal Government's proposal to rename Calcutta as ''Kolkata''.
12/27/1996Mahashweta Devi, Bengali litterateur, win the Gyanpith Award.
12/5/1991The government reduces visa fees for tourists intending to visit India.
11/3/1900Sagarmal Gopa, freedom fighter, was born.
11/5/1945Case was filed against the Azad Hind Army Soldiers at Red Fort in Delhi.
10/31/1997Autonomous Prasar Bharati with enough muscle to get Government off its back is promised by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Jaipal Reddy, while announcing changes to Prasar Bharati Act in New Delhi.