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Historical Event on 7/18/1980

Madras Doordashan Centre transmitted their first colour transmission for one hour in the afternoon, and this programme was re-transmitted simultaneously by Delhi Doordarshan, India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/11/1989Pandit Narendra Sharma passed away.
2/11/1989ShahJahan, Mughal emperor of India, was born at Lahore.
6/14/1880Satish Chandra Dasgupta, rural Scientist, was born.
4/15/1962S. S. Khera was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 18-11-1964.
5/27/1857Nana Sahib was captured at Kanpur.
2/23/1792The Third Mysore War ended in Tipu Sultan's signing of Peace Treaty dictated by Lord Cornwallis & surrendering his two sons, Abdul Khaliq & Maiz - Uddin. This is known as Treaty of Seringapatam.
8/2/1861Parafulla Chandra Ray, chemical expert and great patriot, was born in the village of Raruli-Katipara IN Jessore district.
10/30/1977Demonstrators and police clash in Madras as Indira Gandhi tours the country.
6/14/1990Veerendra Verma sworn in as the new Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh.
8/17/1997Leander-Mahesh duo wins International ATP doubles in Connecticut.