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Historical Event on 1/19/1996

Upendranath 'Ashk', noted Hindi literary figure known for his disputed writings, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/20/1952Vasant Patankar, famous Marathi writer, was born.
5/28/1998India takes retaliatory measures against Australia for its unilateral action.
1/7/1761Third Battle of Panipat: Ahmed Shah Abdali, the ruler of Afghanistan, defeats the Marathas; Maratha imperialism checked.
1/2/1948Nehru threatens Indian action to stop Pakistani raids into Kashmir.
9/24/1995Kanpur University renamed as Chhatrapati Shahu University.
6/8/2000Bomb blasts rock churches in three states (A.P, Karnataka and Goa).
9/5/1918Ratanji Jamshetji Tata, famous Indian industrialist and social reformer, died.
6/27/1995Environmentalist and 'Chipko' leader, Shri Sunderlal Bahuguna ends the 49-day old fast in demand for a scientific review of the controversial Tehri dam project in UP.
10/10/1990Marxist extremists set fire to a crowded train in Andhra Pradesh killing more than 60.
8/8/1936Corbett National Park was established. It was the first country in the country.