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Historical Event on 3/13/1940

Michael O' Dyer, former Governor of Punjab, was shot by Udham Singh in Caxton Hall at point-blank range in full view of a large gathering in London.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/31/1993Manipur placed under President's rule; Bangarappa launches Karnataka Congress Party.
12/27/1911Jana Gana Mana.... ,' India ' s National Anthem, was first sung at the Indian National Congress session held at Calcutta.
5/29/1967First blowdown of the 4 ft trisonic tunnel; the tunnel with all auxiliary facilities such as compressor system, electrical sub-station, design office and model fabrication shop is formally set up and commissioned by National Aeronautical Laboratory.
3/13/1963Indian Govenment announced 'Arjun Awards' to boost the morale of various sports personalities.
6/30/1928Kalyanji, famous music director, was born.
5/1/1977Janata Party was established.
6/22/1996Saurav Ganguly scores 131 at Lord's on Test debut.
10/20/1919Chaitanyabala Divatia, great author, was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
11/18/1988Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives in Delhi on a three-day visit.
1/6/1999Shiv Sena activists dug up the Kotla pitch in Delhi with a view to prevent the Indo-Pakistan first Test which was to commence from Jan. 28.