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Historical Event on 12/29/1909

Congress at Lahore adopts resolution praising Indians' struggle in South Africa and urged ban on indenture.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/11/1908Khudiram Bose was hanged on this day in Central Jail at Mujaffarpur, Bihar at the age of 19 years. He along with Prafulla Chaki had planned to bomb the carriage supposed to be carrying Kingsford, unfortunately he was betrayed and was caught and finally was sentenced to death and hanged. This day is observed as ""Martyr's Day"" in memory of the great freedom fighter. Even today the soul stirring songs composed in his honour are sung by Bengali folk-singers.
8/8/1940Dilip Narayan Sardesai, cricketer (high scoring Indian batsman of sixties), was born in Margao, Goa. He has received Arjun Award (1970).
1/7/1858The hearing of the case began that was filed against the last Mughal Emperor Bahadhur Shah II for taking part in the first armed revolution against the British.
1/9/1994Indian diplomats and staff members evacuated from war-ravaged Kabul.
6/5/1997Prime Minister Gujral went on a 3-day visit to Nepal.
2/16/1931Viceroy Lord Irwin meets Mahatma Gandhi for the first time.
3/23/1913Indian Muslim Conference passes resolution demanding immediate self-government.
12/9/1989Shyama Charan Shukla sworn in as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
11/1/1948An Indian brigade group supported by the 7th Cavalry (Stuart tanks) broke through the Great Himalayan Range at Zojila to drive out the invaders from Ladakh district. At approximately 3,500 metres, this was the highest point in the history of warfare that tanks had operated.
3/26/1993Surajkund AICC okays dual posts for Narasimha Rao.