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Historical Event on 10/6/1935

Jeevan D. Ghosh, cricket Test umpire from 1978-91, was born in Bengal. He has the distinction of having the longest umpiring career of 32 years in India.

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10/22/1983The Union government reduces the upper age limit for the Civil Services Examination from 28 years to 26 years.
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7/6/1944Mahatama Gandhi was for the first time addressed as 'Father of Nation'.
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12/5/1990With the induction of 60 ministers, the Bihar Cabinet becomes the largest ever cabinet in India with a total of 71 ministers.