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Historical Event on 2/18/1918

Gopal Krishna Adig, modern Kannad poet, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/16/1997K. R. Narayanan, Vice-President, is the joint candidate of Congress(I) and United Front for Presidentship in July 14 election.
11/2/1967Ministry of Education evolves a National Service Scheme for University students.
4/18/1961Pamella Bordes, photographer and model, was born in New Dehli, India.
4/1/1995Open General Licence (OGL) list expanded from 43 to 75 as import of consumer goods liberalised.
2/6/1966Madurai Kamraj University established.
11/12/1885Firodia Kundanmal Shobhachand, politician and Gandhian, was born.
7/7/1896The premier show of the 'Marvel of the Century', first cinema show India, arranged by the Representatives of French Lumiere brothers- Louis and August Lumiere, was held at Watson Hotel in Bombay. The regular shows, however, started from July 14, 1896 at the Novelty Theatre. This show advertisment appeared in the 'Times of India', carrying details of a film show to be held for the first time on Indian soil.
9/29/1906Chhajju Ram, social worker and teacher, was born at Manawar, Chhamb.
1/20/1931Saroj Kumari', a feature film produced by Mahavir Photoplays and Theatres Ltd., Secunderabad, was prohibited on January 20 on the grounds that it was ''sordid'' and ''revolting''.
12/28/1926Shirish Kumar, freedom figher, was born.