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Historical Event on 11/18/1937

1,100 prisoners freed after appeal by Gandhi, his first political act in year.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/22/1989Rajindernath, great Indian wicketkeeper 1 Test and 0 runs 0 ct, 4 stp, passed away.
8/29/1993Tamil refugees leave Madras for Sri Lanka apparently on their own free will.
4/5/1950Spurred by recent clashes in East and West Bengal between Muslims and Hindus, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his Pakistani couterpart Ali Khan today reached agreement on a ""Bill of Rights for Minorities"". This bill included a provision for ""drumhead justice,"" or summary justice to persons convicted of violating minority rights.
8/29/1991Second operational Indian Remote Sensing satellite (IRS-1B) launched by a Russian launch vehicle, Vostok. It is still in service.
1/21/1952Indian National Congress party wins the 1st General Election of India under the ledearship of Jawaharlal Nehru.
12/12/1958Fergie Gupte takes 9-102 with leggies vs West Indies at Kanpur.
8/18/1969Humayun Kabir, great politician, died.
10/2/1951Dr. Shyamprasad Mukharjee established Bhartiya JanSangh Party.
4/1/1930Government announced 15 yrs and 18 yrs as minimum marriageable age for girls and boys. This is presently remodified.
6/3/1818Maratha wars between British & Maratha Confederacy in India ends.