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Historical Event on 7/18/1980

Madras Doordashan Centre transmitted their first colour transmission for one hour in the afternoon, and this programme was re-transmitted simultaneously by Delhi Doordarshan, India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/12/1997Maharashtra assembly adopts bill banning interviews for admitting students to pre-primary schools.
1/28/1900General K.M. Cariappa, first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, was born at Sanivara, Santhai (Coorg).
7/1/1941C. Y. Chintamani died.
4/27/1748Muhammad Shah, Mughal emperor, passed away and was succeeded by his son Ahmad Shah.
4/15/1980Six more private sector banks nationalized.
6/13/1889Salarjung, famous administrator, was born.
10/28/1992Karnataka government withdraws order allowing nine private organisations to start capitation fee for engineering colleges.
2/9/1964Hanumant Singh scores 105 runs on his debut match during the India vs England cricket tournament at Delhi.
5/6/1775Nanda Kumar, king of Calcutta, was arrested.
2/25/1903Judge Kailas Nath Wanchoo, chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, was born.