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Historical Event on 3/19/1982

Acharya J. B. Kripalani, writer, nationalist, parliamentarian, founder of Kissan Mazdoor Dal and president of Indian National Congress in 1946, passed away at the age of 94.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/19/1962Nehru asks more US aid as China drives into India in New Delhi.
3/25/193150 killed in riots in India; Gandhi assaulted.
10/1/1958Metric System of weights was introduced in India.
6/3/1995President's rule in J&K extended for another 6 months.
3/13/1989The first straw fired thermal power plant was laid in Jakhari village of Punjab.
9/29/1997Crown Prince of Spain, Felipe de Borbon, visits India.
1/16/1995India and USA form new trade framework called Indo-US Commercial Alliance and signs contracts worth $ 1.4 b.
7/5/1916Indian Women's University was established at Hingne near Poona by Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve with just four students. After 1920, it was renamed as Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Indian Women's University.
7/12/1996Bail granted to Harshad Mehta, prime accused in the securities scam.
8/5/1999Nisha Millet became the first Indian swimmer to receive the International Olympic Committee's Solidarity Scholarship, given to sportspersons with outstanding track record and possessing Olympic potential.