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Historical Event on 2/23/1998

Ramdeo Singh, freedom fighter, is shot dead at Salaunchak village in Bihar.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/1/1989V. P. Singh is named the new prime minister.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
2/16/1927Rail service started between India and Nepal.
4/11/1856Lievens Constantly, Flemish missionary in India, was born.
2/2/1986Dalai Lama meets Pope John Paul II in India.
12/1/1946Australia compiled 645 vs India at Gabba. Bradman made 187 runs.
10/26/1950Mother Teresa founded Mission of Charity in Calcutta, India.
8/6/1951Rukmini Lakshmipathi, great social reformer and leader, died.
5/20/1940Amar Singh, cricketer (of pneumonia Indian pace bowler 1932-36), passed away.
9/4/1895Siyaramsharan Gupt was born.