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Historical Event on 10/24/1938

Farooq Rehmany Mohammad, journalist, social reformer and political worker, was born at Bandipur.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/3/1952The Indian National Congress secured absolute majority in the Lok Sabha in the General elections.
1/27/1972V. S. Sarvate (Tatya Saheb), great revolutionary writer, passed away.
4/21/1996Sanjay Thapar of the IAF (leader) becomes first Indian to parachute down to geometric North pole and unfurl the flag.
2/14/1881Rajendra Lal Dutta and M.M.Basu established the first Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital in Calcutta.
8/15/1867Bhartendu Harishchandra publishes a Hindi monthly 'Kavi Vachan Sudha'.
12/12/1964HJT-16, the first Indian jet trainer, made its inaugural flight.
11/22/1967Tara Singh, freedom fighter, Akali Dal leader master and politician, died at Amritsar.
1/1/1972Indian states abolished the previous rulers of Privy purses and privileges.
5/13/1962Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963).
4/6/1992Nagpur edition of Marathi newspaper 'Loksatta' was started.