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Historical Event on 11/18/1978

Dhirendra Ganguly, film maker, writer, director and actor, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/8/1910Tolstoy replies to Gandhiji that question of Passive Resistance is of greatest importance, not only for India but for humanity.
4/27/1606Jahangir arrested Khusroo.
12/12/1947Patel's statement in the Parliament, ""Pakistan will get Rs. 750,000,000 from the balance in cash.
10/18/1919W. A. Sangma, leader of Meghalaya, was born.
2/9/1929Abdul Rehman Abdul Gafur Antule, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Central Minister for Health, was born.
11/23/1948The beseiged garrison of Punch was relieved a full year after its siege. This meant that a firm grip had been established all the way from Pathankot on the major portions of this province.
12/11/1881Subramania Bharati was born at Ettaiyapuram.
4/1/1930Government announced 15 yrs and 18 yrs as minimum marriageable age for girls and boys. This is presently remodified.
2/13/1968Atal Bihari Vajpayee elected President of the All India Jan Sangha.
11/18/2000Yashwant Sinha, Finance Minister, said there would be no cuts in Income Tax rates in the next budget, and signalled that the reforms process will continue.