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Historical Event on 1/18/1950
India 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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1664	Shivaji marched towards Surat.
1/12/1918	C. Ramchandra (Chitalkar), famous film music director, was born.
11/15/1830	Ram Mohun Roy sailed for England. He was the first Indian Brahmin (then 'Brahmo') to go to England.
7/18/1993	Dr. Banoo Coyaji, 75, gets Magsaysay Award for Public Service.
12/31/1988	Treaty signed between India and Pakistan for not to target nuclear sites of each other.
1/19/1982	Bombay High Court finds allegations against Chief Minister A. R. Antulay justified. Antulay resigns.
6/11/1991	Forty die in rioting in Srinigar, Kashmir.
2/5/1968	Narottam Nagar, veteran hindi writer, passed away.
2/26/1972	President Varahgiri Venkat Giri inaugurated the Vikram Earth Satellite Station at Wardha near Arvi.
3/2/1996	Tendulkar scores 137 for India vs Sri Lanka in Cricket World Cup, but India still lose the match.

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