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Historical Event on 1/11/1996

Canadian PM Jean Chretien visits New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/30/1999India reiterates that any talks will resume only after Pakistan's unconditional withdrawal from Kargil. Meanwhile Indian Army continues to attack the Tiger Hill area and captures two positions in close proximity to Jubar features. The Election Commission says that Lok Sabha polls will be held as per schedule.
6/30/1999Sultan Mehmood completely destroyed the Temple of Somnath.
3/18/1924Madhusudhan Ramachandra Rege, cricketer (15 runs in only Test India v WI 1948-49), was born in Panvel, Maharashtra.
5/1/1915Rameshwar Shukla 'Anchal', modern Hindi poet, novelist and essay writer, was born.
2/18/1975Syed Nazir Ali, cricketer (2 Tests for India, 4 wickets), passed away.
4/13/1963Babu Gulab Rai, famous hindi critic, passed away.
1/23/1954Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad declares that the State of Kashmir is a part of India.
12/29/1909Congress at Lahore adopts resolution praising Indians' struggle in South Africa and urged ban on indenture.
1/22/1990The International Literacy Campaign was launced in the country by the Prime Minister at a national function held at New Delhi. (8-9-90).
11/24/1963Marotrao Kannamwar, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, passed away.