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Historical Event on 1/18/1938

The last batch of the political prisioners sailed back to the mainland from the Cellular Jail.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/15/1903Wazir Syed Ali, right-hand batsman and right-arm fast medium bowler, was born at Jalandhar.
2/23/1993Noted Hindi poet Naresh Mehta wins Gyanpith Award.
2/15/1945Indian troops capture Pagan at Burma.
11/18/1911Free primary school education is introduced.
2/5/1922Gandhiji, following Chauri Chaura (U.P.) tragedy in which 22 police constables and one sub-inspector were burnt to death by a mob, fasts for five days and abandons plan of satyagraha movement.
4/27/1942Gandhi condemns stationing of U.S. troops in India.
3/31/1663Mir Jumla, Mughal Commander, passed away in Bihar.
2/12/1882Satyendranath Dutt, famous Bengali poet, was born.
1/4/1954Judge Mehr Chand Mahajan became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 22/12/1954.
1/20/1990Dr. Raja Ramanna sworn in Minister of State for Defence.