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Historical Event on 7/24/1999

Vimala Ranadive (84), senior CPI(M) leader, died in Mumbai.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/9/1946Nanalal Dalpatram Kavi, famous Hindi poet, Gujarati litterateur, writer, headmaster and innovator of duel meaning phrases, passed away.
12/6/1995The Sixth Army Ordnance Corps Reunion and Silver Jubilee of Colour Presentation was celebrated at AOC Centre with pomp and splendour, fun and gaiety and professionalism of high order. The highlights included para-dropping, AOC Kangla Tongbi, Sonet-lumiere sound and light show, Central Parade and Yaadgar Parade.
8/29/1998Prasar Bharti ordinance promulgated.
2/28/1997Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presents an action-packed budget for 1997-98.
2/25/1894Meher Baba (1894-1969) of Poona, Indian saint of Persian origin and gifted with psychic powers of prediction, was born. The mystical teachings of this silent sage stressed love, self-inquiry and God consciousness.
3/31/1930Shyamji Krishna Varma, freedom fighter, nationalist and patriot, passed away in Geneva.
1/19/1997Bengal wins Santosh Trophy National Football championship in Jabalpur.
10/24/1955Ghulam Ahmad Hasan Muhammad Parkar, cricketer (Indian batsman vs England 1982), was born in Kalusta, Maharashtra.
7/1/1961Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian women astronaut (STS 87), was born in Karnal.
7/19/1974Udham Singh's, revolutionary, ashes brought to Delhi from London.