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Historical Event on 10/30/1947

The government rejects Kashmir's decision to join India in Pakistan.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/8/1929Ventappa Musandra Muddiah, cricketer (Indian off-spinner in 2 Tests 1959-61), was born in Bangalore.
10/9/1994Kamal Bose, great photographer, died.
5/5/1983Keshavrao Kothavle 'Lalit', editor of monthly magzine, passed away.
10/26/1962After Chinese attack, Emergency and Defence of India Ordinance was declared for the first time in India by the President.
7/23/1988Jahangir Khan, cricketer (4 Tests for India 1932-36), died.
1/18/1950India is declared a secular republic. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964) is determined to abolish casteism and industrialize the nation. Constitution makes Hindi official national language, English to continue for 15 years, 14 major state languages are recognized. India also moved a motion for no war treaty between India and Pakistan to improve the relations with neighboring countries.
9/19/1937Vishnu Narayan Matkhande passed away.
9/26/1931Vijay Laxman Manjrekar, cricketer (father of Sanjay, reliable Indian batsman), was born in Bombay.
10/15/1977The Congress party denies bid by Indira Gandhi to regain leadership.
3/25/1931Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi matyred in Hindu-Muslim riot at Kanpur. He was also the Editor of weekly 'Pratap'.