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Historical Event on 6/18/1991

Congress emerges as the largest party in Lok Sabha polls though short of an absolute majority.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/1/1998Tatas withdraw their Rs. 1,475-crore proposal to operate an airline with foreign equity participation in the domestic sector.
12/13/1991Justice M. H Kania of Maharashtra sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of India.
1/8/1987P. G. Joshi, cricketer (12 Tests for India 1951-60, ct 18 stp 9), passed away.
8/1/1994Surendra Singh was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-07-1996.
12/14/1895George VI, King of England (1936-52), was born.
1/11/1613Emperor Jahangir in a proclamation permitted East India Company to establish factories in Surat. And the first British factory was established under Thomas Aldworth.
4/1/1889Hindu', English language newspaper changed its perodicity from weekly (20/09/1888) to daily.
6/13/1918Foundation stone was liad of Sir Kawasjee Jahangir Public Hall in Mumbai.
10/28/1888Gandhiji reaches London. Lives on vegatarian diet. Takes lessons in dancing and music for a short time, thinking they are necessary parts of a gentleman's equipment.
9/19/2000Karnam Malleswari adds a glorious chapter to Indian sports history at the Sydney International Convention Centre by becoming the first woman to gain an Olympic medal.