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Historical Event on 12/29/1983

Gavaskar makes the highest Test Cricket score by an Indian, 236* vs West Indies.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/4/1992The goverment promulgates an ordinance to prevent countermanding of election in the event of death of independent candidates.
3/29/1977S. N. Mathur became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 02/05/77).
4/1/1935The Reserve Bank of India was established as a Central Bank and the job of issuing notes was entrusted to this bank. The Commissioner's office which issued currency was abolished and was substituted by the Governer of the RBI. The issue offices scattered around the country came to be called as the regional offices of the Reserve Bank.
1/21/1963Acharaya Shivpujan Sahai, famous Hindi writer, poet and novelist, died. He was editor of Hindi journals like ""Marwari Sudhar"", ""Samanwaya"", ""Adarsh"" etc. He wrote 400 short stories and 67 biographies. His novel ""Dehati Dunia"" is acclaimed as first regional novel in Hindi.
2/2/1967US President Johnson orders consignment of 2 mil. tons of food grains to be sent to India.
7/29/1884Tyagraj Paramshiv Kailasam, leading playwright of Kannad language, was born.
10/1/1993The IAF joined in peace keeping duties in Somalia as part of the Indian contingent supporting UN operations.
1/18/1997Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme Phase II begins.
4/26/1973Judge A.N. Ray became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 28/01/1977.
3/31/1913Foundation stone of 'Gateway of India' was laid by Sir George Sydneham Clerk.