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Historical Event on 12/22/1977

Nalinibala Devi, Assamese poet, passed died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/24/1932Poona Pact' was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This historical agreement allowed increased representation for untouchables. Also, Gandhi ended his fast.
1/31/1948Cities swept by riots in wake of Gandhi murder.
6/22/1955Sadashiv Garpatrao Shinde, cricketer (12 wkts in 7 Tests for India), died at the age of 31.
1/2/1943Vir Bhai Kotwal sacrificed his life.
11/15/1991Import curbs on capital goods relaxed.
6/17/1991Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Posthumous) (1875-1950).
3/24/1947Lord Louis Mountbatten came to India.
9/8/1993Mandal Commission recommendation of 27\% job reservation for the backward classes brought into effect; 'Creamy' layer excluded.
6/15/1991About 50% of the 180.3 million electorate cast their votes in the final phase of Lok Sabha elections.
12/17/1905Judge Mohammad Hidayatullah, Chief Justice and Supreme Court of India, was born.