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Historical Event on 1/1/1900
Doordrahsan was started.
Doordarshan is an autonomous public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, which is owned by the Broadcasting Ministry of India and is one of two divisions of Prasar Bharati.
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Other Historical Dates and Events |
8/23/1942 | Gorabai Katiya, freedom fighter, was shot by police while participating in a procession for freedom movement in Narsihapur. |
3/23/1947 | Lord Mountbatten was sent as a Viceroy to India who was designated to free India. |
1/1/1988 | On the Christan New Year Day, Maharashtra became the first state to launch a public campaign against smoking. |
4/21/1955 | Avadi session of the Indian National Congress adopts a socialistic pattern of society for India. |
6/11/1998 | Chetak helicopter of IAF rescued a Border Security Force Jawan stuck waist deep in quicksand. |
10/29/1991 | Barister Waman Barlinge (Dadasaheb), great freedom fighter, former Rajya Sabha member and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, passed away. |
3/25/1920 | Sardar Sambhaji Chandrojirao Angre, politician and farmer, was born. |
9/6/1972 | Allauddin Khan, famous Sarod player, passed away. |
1/26/1960 | More medals for armed forces were instituted including the Vishisht Seva Medal (in the classes), Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal and Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medals. |
11/29/1989 | Rajiv Gandhi resigned from the post of Prime Minister of India. |
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