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Historical Event on 4/3/1978

Pandit Hridaynath Kunzru, social reformer, politician, passed away. He contributed greatly to public life, fighting against caste system, untouchability etc. He was closely affiliated to the 'Servants of India Society' with Ghokhaleji. He even declined to accept the ""Bharat Ratna"" award conferred on him.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/21/1992Congress scores nearly three-fourth majority in Punjab Assembly elections.
2/4/1910New Press Censorship bill announced; govt. say repressive measures necessary to halt unrest.
8/13/1951Acharya Kishoridas Vajpayee passed away.
7/12/1999Rajendra Kumar (71), legendary actor who acted in over 150 Hindi films, died in Mumbai.
11/18/1955Nicolai Bulganin and Nikita Khrushchev, top USSR Soviet leaders, first time came to New Delhi.
11/28/1999The Vajpayee Government seeks support on major economic issues during the winter session at Parliament.
11/16/1991Madhukar Karekar, famous journalist, died
5/30/1887The 7th Battalion of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment was raised as 37 DOGRAS by Lt. Col V. Rivas at Sialkot.
5/22/1997At least 40 persons are killed and over 300 injured in an earthquake which hit Jabalpur city.
2/17/1994Bihar leader Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav and Mizoram's Dr. C. Silvera inducted into Union Cabinet.