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Historical Event on 1/1/1989

The 4th annual SAARC summit concludes in Islamabad.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/24/1952The first International Film Festival of India held in Bombay, this event had a great impact on Indian Cinema.
3/10/1897Savitri Bai Phule passed away. She played a prominent role in assisting her husband Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in education field. She taught in schools for girls and for downtroddens and untouchables.
7/23/1996R. Bhattacharji was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He is heading this office till date.
7/5/1857Baigum Hazrat Mahal again attack on Lucknow.
1/11/1986The first MiG-27M fighter, built under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, is delivered and inducted into the Indian Air Force.
12/23/1845Rasbhihari Ghosh, famous patriot and law expert, was born.
9/20/1819Jose Custodio Faria (Joseph Stadio Faria), revolutionary scientist of Goa died.
8/8/1991India and Soviet Union extend their treaty of peace, friendship and co-operation for 20 more years.
4/4/1912Dhundiraj Gopal Sapre, Sahityaratna and Sanskrit litterateur, was born.
4/27/1878Calcutta University started Women's Education, and allowed women to appear in the Entrance Examination.