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Historical Event on 2/1/1889
Amrit Kaur, an eminent social worker, freedom fighter and political leader, was born a princess in the royal family of King Harman Singh of Kapoorthala. She assisted Gandhi for 18 years and was connected with World Health Organisation and Red Cross Society.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 5/21/1966 | General Election (11th) of India ends. |
| 10/24/1990 | BJP-sponsored 'Bharat Bandh' in protest against L. K. Advani's arrest evokeed mixed response. |
| 4/23/1751 | Gilbert Aliat Minto, governor general of East India Company, was born. |
| 9/15/1912 | Rusi Karanjia, journalist and publisher, was born. |
| 5/12/1930 | R. H. Tahiliyani, former Navy Chief of India Admiral, was born. |
| 5/20/1964 | P. T. Usha, famous sprinter, was born. |
| 3/4/1925 | Jyotirindranath Tagore, great Bengali litterateur and poet, passed away. |
| 1/1/1955 | Shantiswaroop Bhatnagar, famous Indian Chemical Expert, died. |
| 7/1/1992 | Central Railway started special train for ladies in Mumbai. |
| 3/28/1984 | Bhausaheb Ranade, famous freedom fighter, passed away. |
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