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Historical Event on 2/18/1905

Indian Home Rule Society was founded at London by Shyamji Krishna Varma.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/9/1969India accepted 'Royal Bengal Tiger' as its National Animal, as recommended by the Indian Wild life Board. This Tiger is also known as the majestic tiger - panthere tigris (Linnaeus).
5/19/1991About 20 crore voters go to the polls in the first phase of election in 204 constituencies of the 10th Lok Sabha.
8/17/1994Opposition ends Parliament boycott.
11/24/1998Polling is held in 626 assembly constituencies spread over four States - Delhi, Madhya Prades, Mizoram and Rajasthan.
5/19/1990S. R. Bommai unanimously elected President of JD.
10/2/1999Home Minister L. K. Advani said that the BJP was ready to provide letters of support.
11/10/1698East India Company purchased Calcutta, which had not more than a village at that time.
7/4/1999The Indian Army recaptured Tiger Hill after a 11 hour assault, and hoisted the tricolour atop the 16,500 ft. peak.
8/17/199220 members of the Janata Dal led by Ajit Singh break away from the parent body seeking separate seats in the Lok Sabha.
12/27/1990DMK led Pondicherry ministry, headed by D. Ramachandran, resigns following loss of majority.