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Historical Event on 1/18/1950

India is declared a secular republic. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964) is determined to abolish casteism and industrialize the nation. Constitution makes Hindi official national language, English to continue for 15 years, 14 major state languages are recognized. India also moved a motion for no war treaty between India and Pakistan to improve the relations with neighboring countries.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/13/1984India beat Pak by 58 runs to win the first Cricket Asia Cup in Sharjah.
1/31/1903Smt. Sharda Bhaurao Diwan, educationalist, was born.
10/31/1990Religious clashes between Hindus and Muslims leave more than 180 people dead.
7/1/1949M. Venkaiah Rangaiah Naidu was born in Chavatapalem, Distt. Nellore (Andhra Pradesh).
3/5/1922Ebrahim Suleman Maka, Indian cricket wicket-keeper (2 Tests vs West Indies1952), was born at Daman.
2/28/1835Medical College was started in Calcutta and it was officially opened on Feb 20.
12/31/1988Treaty signed between India and Pakistan for not to target nuclear sites of each other.
9/4/1946Interim Government formed.
2/4/1757Lord Clive remained unsuccessful after sending two ambassadors to make treaty with Siraj -Ud -Daula, while he was marching towards Calcutta.
3/5/1990Government announces an interim relief of Rs. 360 crore to 5 lakh victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.