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Historical Event on 6/18/1978

The Karakoram Highway, linking Gilgit in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with Sinkiang in China, is opened.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/29/1933Gandhi ends his 21-day fast, his second for the cause of the 'untouchables'.
5/9/1997At least 71 persons were killed and nine injured when a truck carrying a marriage party plunges into gorge near Gasota in Hamerpur district of Himachal Pradesh.
5/8/1962Ravindra Bharti University established in West Bengal.
4/21/1992RBI eases credit policy, lending rates reduced from 6 to 4; 13\% interest ceiling on deposits.
12/6/1956Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Babasaheb), great social worker, politician and writer of Indian constitution, passed away in Bombay.
3/31/1992Delhi beat Tamil Nadu in 1st innings to win cricket Ranji Trophy.
8/6/1996Dr. Raj Kumar was conferred Dada Saheb Phalke award.
7/23/1996R. Bhattacharji was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He is heading this office till date.
5/26/1997Government decides to allow the use of environment-friendly LPG as a motor vehicle fuel.
8/8/1972Olympics open at Munich (26).