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Historical Event on 6/2/1900

Sri Ram Sharma Acharya, freedom fighter, social reformer and leader, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/22/1961Jnanpeeth Award was instituted and the first award was given in 1965. This award is given for the best creative literary writing by any Indian citizen in any of the languages included in the VIII Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The award carries a cash price of Rs 2.5 lakh, a citation and a bronze momento.
5/22/1992India launches its 'Agni' rocket.
2/18/1996Kenya's first full One Day International Cricket match at Cricket World Cup vs India. Tendulkar scored 127* and India won over Kenya.
7/1/1997Voluntary Disclosure of Income Scheme `97 (VDIS) comes into effect.
12/7/1993BJP leaders Advani, Joshi and Kalyan Singh arrested in connection with Ayodhya demolition case.
1/2/1990Election panel made one member body again; Election Commissioners S. S. Dhanoa and V. S. Seigell removed.
12/25/1919Naushad, famous film music director, was born.
11/13/1998Pravabati Devi (88), freedom fighter and `Mother Teresa of Orissa', dies at the orphanage set up by her at Chharchanpali.
2/4/1938Birju Maharaj, famous Kathak Dancer ""Guru"", was born.
11/5/1956University Grants Commission Act sets up UGC.