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Historical Event on 10/22/1937

Gandhiji presided over the educational conference at Wardha and outlined his scheme of education through basic crafts.

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3/31/1871Gangadhar Balkrishna Deshpande, freedom fighter and loyal Congress leader 'Lion of Karnataka', was born.
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9/28/1996Sukh Ram sent to Tihar jail in assets case.
7/15/1955Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was announced to be given to Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) by the President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.