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Historical Event on 4/23/1987

Supreme Court in a judgement confers Hindu widows absolute ownership of property under Hindu Succession Act 1956.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/7/1799Ranjit Singh captured Lahore in Punjab from Sikh rulers.
12/17/1974Ustad Gulam Sabir, famous Sarangi player, died at Kanpur.
2/23/1993Pre-budget Economic Survey proposes closure of sick PSE and rationalisation of tax and interests rates.
7/31/1992Sitar maestro Pt. Ravishankar wins the Magsaysay Award.
3/31/1942During the 2nd World War, Japan was heavily successful in Burma and Andaman which posted a danger to the Indian Security.
7/12/1996Bail granted to Harshad Mehta, prime accused in the securities scam.
8/16/1933Mahatma Gandhi goes on fast for being denied to continue the anti-untouchability propaganda.
3/19/1995Vinaychandra Maudgal, founder of Gandharva Mahavidyalay of Delhi and music expert, passed away.
5/5/1929Curfew was imposed in a bid to quell Hindu-Muslim riots that had claimed 21 lives in Bombay.
8/18/1979Vasantrao Naik, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, died.