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Historical Event on 2/13/1922

The Indian National Congress suspends its civil disobedience campaign in the face of mounting violence.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/27/1760Mir Zafar was deposed and his son-in-law Mir Kasim became the Nawab of Bengal. He ruled till July 7, 1763.
11/30/1988Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, Eastern India; 317 killed.
1/3/1987Dr. Harekrishna Mehtab, former Chief Minister of Orrisa and Governer of Mumbai State, died.
2/8/1986Sister Alphonsa was beatified by his Holiness Pope John-ll at Kottayam. She was the first woman from India to be raised to this honour. (19-7-96).
2/3/1994Akash' missile launched successfully.
2/9/1993Silver prices crash as the govt allows passengers to import upto 100 k and reduces customs duty on 35 baggage items from 255 to 150 \%.
5/5/1989Naval Tata, famous industrialist, passed away.
10/31/1843Tarkanath Gangopadhyay, first realistic social novelist of Bengal, was born.
9/2/1993Vice Admiral V.S. Shekhawat appointed new naval chief.
8/5/1978Five died and 70 were injured as upper-caste Hindus clashed with untouchables in Maharashtra.