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Historical Event on 3/23/1942

Second World War was turning against the British and they needed the help of the Indians. So Prime Minister Churhill sent a delegation under Sir Stafford Cripps (Cripps Mission) to hold talks with the Indian leaders on the future of the subcontient in UK, which could not take place because of the non-cooperation movement and they left after a fortnight. They submitted their report in April 1942 which was rejected by the Congress and Muslim League.

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11/13/1953Richard Nixon, the US Vice President, arrives in New Delhi.
7/3/1936Jahangir Khan kills a sparrow while cricket bowling during Cambridge U vs MCC match.
2/15/1992Kesri Publications started the first Indian newspaper in `Brail' lipi (language).
10/1/1990Supreme Court stays implementation of Mandal Commission recommendations.
5/12/1997Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan agree to set up joint working groups on a range of issues to be identified by Foreign Secretaries.
5/21/1975The 26-mile feeder canal from Farakka to the Bhagirathi river dedicated to the nation.
7/26/1991Indian, UN Observer Mission in El Salvador joined (ONUSAL from Jul 1991 To Apr 1995).
5/19/1980Dr. Ramashankar Shukla 'Rasal', famous writer, passed away.
1/18/1978Shri Bhim Sen Sachar, freedom fighter, leader and Chief Minister of Punjab, passed away.