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Historical Event on 3/29/1942

Britain offered dominion status to India after the war if it cooperated now.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/16/1996Atal Krishna Behari Vajpayee, leader of Bharatiya Janta Party, becomes the 10th Prime Minister for 13 days (from May 16, 1996 to May 28, 1996 [techinally till 01-06-1996]), although his ability to govern effectively is in doubt.
2/26/1996Sahib Singh Verma sworn in as Delhi's second CM.
11/25/1998Prof. K. S. Hegde (75), former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University and educationist, dies in New Delhi. He was selected by the Government of India for overseas scholarship for post graduate studies and higher technical training abroad during the pre-independence era.
1/9/1995T.N. Seshan, chief election commissioner, asks Centre to put off annual budget in lieu of State assembly elections.
11/7/1998Jiwan Singh Umrangal (84), Akali leader and former Punjabi Minister, dies in hospital in Beas.
10/16/1788Maratha's crowned Shahaalam as king of Delhi.
9/19/1996India Development Forum pledges $7b. to India.
12/27/1990Central Govt. introduces fresh direct tax proposals to raise additional Rs. 810 crore by raising income tax and fixing limits for deduction of depreciation.
1/31/1949Maharajas of Baroda and Kolhapur decide to merge their states with Bombay.
11/25/1990R. V. S. Perishastri, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, passed away.