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Historical Event on 4/29/1909

Tukdoji Maharaj, social reformer, modern Saint and poet, was born at Yavli in Amravati district, Maharashtra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/8/1997India creates history by entering the semi-finals of the 12th Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Cup international football series for the first time after holding Ghana 2-2 at Kochi.
10/14/1919Raghu Karmkar, famous cinephotographer, was born.
2/19/1992The ruling Congress party wins local elections boycotted by Sikhs in Punjab.
2/23/1993Noted Hindi poet Naresh Mehta wins Gyanpith Award.
11/27/1946London announces parley on India; Muslims accept, Hindus decline.
2/18/1918Gopal Krishna Adig, modern Kannad poet, was born.
1/9/1918Harprasad Nanda, famous Industrialist, was born.
11/2/1984Violence following Indira Gandhi's assassination takes heavy toll.
4/3/1978Pandit Hridaynath Kunzru, social reformer, politician, passed away. He contributed greatly to public life, fighting against caste system, untouchability etc. He was closely affiliated to the 'Servants of India Society' with Ghokhaleji. He even declined to accept the ""Bharat Ratna"" award conferred on him.
9/19/1927Kunwar Narayan, famous writer of 'Atmajayee' and 'Akaron Ke Aas Pas', was born.