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Historical Event on 2/18/1918

Gopal Krishna Adig, modern Kannad poet, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/14/1959Indira Gandhi, Nehru's daughter, emerges as leading choice for president in New Delhi.
11/20/1997Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat arrives in New Delhi. India and Palestinian national authority take stock of stalled West Asia peace process. Two sides sign first umbrella Memorandum of Understanding.
8/22/1915Shambhu Mishra, Bengali actor, director and playwright, was born.
5/13/1967Dr. Zakhir Hussain became 3rd President of India. He was the first Muslim President of Indian Union. He held this position till August 24, 1969.
4/1/1941Ajit Laxman Wadekar, cricketer (stalwart Indian batsman & capt and Team Manager), was born in Bombay. He has received the Arjun Award (1967) and Padmashree (1972).
1/2/1973General S. H. F. J. Manekshaw appointed as Field Marshall.
5/21/1930A raid of nationalists on salt works in Dharasana results in 630 casualties and the arrest of Mrs. Naidy, leader of the civil disobedience campaign.
3/27/1977N. Sanjeeva Reddy elected Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
1/9/1971Muslim leader Sheik Mohammed Abdullah was barred from returning to Kashmir.
10/29/1962China attacked India.