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Historical Event on 10/18/1927

Ramesh Vithaldas Divecha, cricketer (11 wickets for India in early 50's), was born in Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/11/1999The DRDO has successfully flight tested AGNI-11 with a range of 2000 km, using solid propellant rocket motors in both stages and rail mobile launcher system from its new launch complex in the Orissa Coast. With this launch the country has reached the point of operationalisation of AGNI-11 as a weapon system. (1-1-2000).
1/21/1997First group of bank documents relating to Bofors case handed over to Indian Government.
12/15/1951Scindia's SS Jal Pushpa launched.
2/17/1618First English Ambassador Sir Thomas Roe returned to England after meeting Emperor Jahangir in his court.
12/14/1910Upendranath Ashok, noted writer, was born.
7/23/1996R. Bhattacharji was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He is heading this office till date.
2/16/1969Mirza Ghalib centenary stamp released.
2/21/1991Opposition boycotts the President's address as a protest against the dismissal of Tamil Nadu government.
1/1/1900Doordrahsan was started. Doordarshan is an autonomous public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, which is owned by the Broadcasting Ministry of India and is one of two divisions of Prasar Bharati.
2/7/1992Shalki', the first submarine designed in India, joined Indian Navy.