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Historical Event on 2/23/1993

Noted Hindi poet Naresh Mehta wins Gyanpith Award.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/19/1954The Govt. of India constituted a National Film Board.
3/1/1997India `A' blanks Sri Lanks 5-0 in the inaugural tennis `Tests' in Delhi.
10/1/1953The first new state in India since 1949, Andhra Pradesh, is established on purely linguistic basis and formally inaugurated. This state was created by sub-dividing state of India, Madras Province and this movement was started by Shriramulu for which he had to sacrifice his life.
1/8/1908Gandhiji asks the Government for suspension of Registration Act, offers voluntary registration.
8/8/1955Dr. Homi J. Bhabha elected chairman of the international conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy.
11/7/1971India admits forces entered Bangladesh to silence artillery.
4/1/1936Orissa state was formed as a province of British India separating from Bihar.
3/12/1913Yashvantrao Balvantrao Chavan, first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was born.
3/28/1994Leaders attack trade protectionism.
5/16/1946Gandhiji's Cabinet Mission announces Plan.