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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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1900Rumi, famous Muslim Sufi poet, was born.
12/10/1978Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace prize.
12/24/1993Khanprabha Bhaduri, famous Bengali poet and writer, died.
5/27/1991Justice J.S. Verma of the Supreme Court appointed to probe into Rajiv Gandhi murder case.
3/30/1993Punjab beat Maharashtra by 120 runs to win Cricket's Ranji Trophy.
10/15/1987Times Eye Research Foundation was established in Amritsar, India.
10/15/1987Humayun died at Delhi. Two days earlier he had slipped on the staircase of a library being constructed at the Old Fort.
10/13/1991Shatrughan Sinha, film star, decides to contest New Delhi Lok Sabha seat on a BJP ticket against Rajesh Khanna, the Congress nominee.
9/1/1947Mahatma Gandhi undertakes a fast for unity among Hindus and Muslims. He breaks the fast after 73 hours when peace is restored.
9/15/1948The India flag carrying vessel reached Bombay Port.