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Historical Event on 2/23/1998

Raman Lamba, former Indian Test cricketer, passed away in Dhaka, three days after being hit on the head while close-in fielding.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/11/1994Shankarrao Savekar, veteran cameraman of film industry, passed away.
3/17/1991The first Indian Remote Sensing Satellite IRS-IA completes three years of successful operation. (18-3-91).
7/1/1781British troops defeated Hyder Ali's progress. He was checked by Eyree Coote after the battle of Porto Novo and becamed subdued.
9/14/1967US announces plan to give India $1.3 million to buy contraceptives.
12/10/1918Rowlatt Act introduced by Lord Chelmsford.
9/22/1988PM announces Government's decision to drop Defamation Bill.
5/27/1999IAF loses two fighter aircrafts in the Kargil area. Pakistan claims it has Flight Lieutenant Nachiketa in its custody.
9/27/1958Mihir Sen becomes the first Indian to cross the English Channel from Dover to Calais.
7/19/1990Planning Commission decides to make changes in the Gadgil formula for central assistance to States in consultation with states.
4/18/1959Premier Chou En-lai insists Tibetan Dalai Lama was abducted to India.