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Historical Event on 3/22/1957

National Calander based on Saka Samvat was adopted. As per this calander, the date of adoption was "Chaitra first, 1879 Saka along with Gregorian.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/22/1957Radiya Sultan, first lady ruler of Delhi throne, passed away in a battle.
1/1/1909Dattaram Dharmaji Hindlekar, cricketer (Indian batsman & wicket-keeper 1936-46), was born in Bombay.
1/4/1881Publication of newspaper 'Kesri' started.
5/23/1805Lord Wellesley, Governer General of India, issued a permanent provision for the Delhi Mughal Emperor.
1/16/1942Jawaharlal Nehru succeeds Gandhi as head of Indian National Congress.
6/9/1998The rupee plunges to an all-time low of Rs. 42.23/25 against the dollar.
9/11/1995PM Narsimha Rao inaugurated the State Panchayat minister's meet for discussing panchayat election, devolution of administrative and financial power to the local bodies.
9/6/1994Prime Minister Narsimha Rao meets with his counterpart Vo Van Kiet at Hanoi. Both countries decide to boost ties.
6/18/1946Congress Working Committee decides to accept Interim Government scheme.
12/20/1942Gangu Bai, freedom fighter from Kolhapur, died at Hinlang Jail because of police beating.