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Historical Event on 2/1/1855

East India Railways were held for formal inauguration; Howrah station was opened.

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6/6/1935Harry Crews, great US writer and actor (Indian Runner), was born.
5/24/1990Surjit Singh Barnala sworn in as Governor of Tamil Nadu.
1/24/1997Justice Meera Sahib Fathima Beevi and Justice Sukhdev Singh Kang appointed Governors of Tamil Nadu and Kerala respectively.
6/14/1995RBI announces the introduction of appointing ombudsmen to redress grievances and disputes of bank customers.
3/9/1650Saint Tukaram Maharaj, famous saint of Maharashtra, passed away.
8/3/1985Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service goes to Baba Amte.
3/16/2000Rabri Devi, Bihar Chief Minister, wins trust vote.
7/6/1927Vyankatesh Dingambar Madgulkar, great Marathi story writer and novelist, was born.
6/30/1999India reiterates that any talks will resume only after Pakistan's unconditional withdrawal from Kargil. Meanwhile Indian Army continues to attack the Tiger Hill area and captures two positions in close proximity to Jubar features. The Election Commission says that Lok Sabha polls will be held as per schedule.
7/24/1985Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sikh leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal of Akali Dal signed a peace contract known as 'Punjab Accord' thus ending the four-year agitation in Punjab.