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Historical Event on 3/18/1948

Eknath Dhondu Solkar, cricketer (India 1969-77, brilliant short-leg fielder), was born in Bombay. He is recipient of Arjun Award (1973).

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/16/1998Sonia Gandhi is elected chairperson of the Congress(I) Parliamentary Party.
9/8/1953Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Premier of Kashmir, was shot at.
11/30/1994Mrinalini Desai, freedom fighter and famous litterateur, died.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
4/6/1664Harkhishan Singh, Sikh Guru, died.
6/1/1993Burkino Faso President Blaise Campaore visits India.
5/7/1907The First Electric Tramway service commenced in Bombay (Mumbai). This service was inaugurated by Municipality Chairman Vallabhdas Thakersey and Municipal Commissioner Sheppard at 5.30 p.m. This tram was well decorated and destined from Municipal Office upto Crawford Market.
1/28/1925Raja Ramanna, fourth President of Indian Atomic Energy Commission, was born.
3/11/1975Battle between Marathas and Nizam at Kharda.
2/26/196634 national leaders charge Indira Gandhi's rule is 'constitutional dictatorship'.