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Historical Event on 2/28/1918

Srinivas Ramanujan, famous Indian scientist, was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/14/1930The Flag of Freedom' or 'Swaraj Toran' a feature film produced by Prabhat Film Co.Kolhapur was prohibited by the Censor Board on October 14, 1930 on the grounds that it was objectionable in the existing political situation. The film, however, was cleared only after deleting certain portions and the title changed to 'Udaykal'.
10/19/1921Pandurangshastri Athvle, founder of 'Swadhyay Pariwar', was born.
10/23/1999The chargesheet in Bofors case is a legal triumph, said Mr. Advani. But Congress(I) calls it as a political vendetta.
2/19/1861Rani Rashmoni, great nationalist, who compelled the British to abolish the tax imposed on fishing in the river, ingeniously blocking the trade and commerce on the part of Ganges, passed away.
2/26/1915Pran Nath Chhuttani, great physician and teacher, was born.
7/1/1992Truck operators begin nation-wide strike to press for the abolition of toll tax and octroi.
3/23/1940All India Muslim League passed resolution for the formation of Muslim homeland i.e. Pakistan.
3/5/1989Baba Prithvisingh, founder of Labour Party, passed away.
1/24/19953,400 meter long tunnel at Barcem piercing through the Karmali Ghat in Canacona taluka on the Konkan railway route in Goa completed at an approximate cost of Rs. 50 million.
1/19/1907Mohammad Ali Mirza was crowned as the ""Shah-E-Iran"" in a grand function held in Royal Palace, Tehran. This coronation was performed on the precious throne ""Thakt-E-Taus"" which was made by Emperor Shahjahan, and was taken away from India during the invasion of Nadir Shah in 1738 AD.