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Historical Event on 10/15/1990

Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (b-1918), the South African black nationalist leader who arrived in India on a five-day visit. He is the first non-Asian to get this honour.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/10/1996Supreme Court bans employment of child labour in hazardous industries.
2/4/1757Lord Clive remained unsuccessful after sending two ambassadors to make treaty with Siraj -Ud -Daula, while he was marching towards Calcutta.
11/29/1991Test Cricket debut of Javagal Srinath vs Australia at Gabba.
12/21/1929Indian National Congress convenes in Lahore.
9/17/1956Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC ) established.
3/22/1961Jual Teria Dilga Oram was born in Kendudihi, Distt. Sundargarh (Orissa).
1/1/1976Broadcasting of Commercial Advertisements on TV stations started.
4/1/1989Shridhar Madhav Joshi (S. M. Joshi), great socialist leader, passed away.
4/3/1857Queen Victoria declared as Queen of India also.
7/11/1998The Government reduces customs duty on edible oils under the Open General Licence from 20 to 10 per cent.