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Historical Event on 11/19/1982

9th Asian Games started in Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/27/1907Sardar Bhagat Singh, the great martyr, was born in village Banga, Lyallpur (now in Pakistsan) in a reputed Sikh freedom fighter's family.
2/15/1901Muddan, famous Kannad poet and author, passed away.
4/13/1699Khalsa Panth established.
7/7/1910'Bharat History Research Mandal' was established.
9/12/1686Aurangzeb ended Adilshah's kingdom. The garrison lost heart and surrendered Sikandar who was sent to the state prison at Daulatabad. Bijapur was invested and the city opened its gates to the Mughals. Bijapur as an independent kingdom ceased to exist.
11/6/1998Koneru Humpy wins the World under-12 girls' chess title in Oropesa del Mar, Spain. Azharuddin becomes the highest run-getter (displacing Desmond Haynes, 8648 runs) in LOI history in the Coca Cola cup, Sharjah.
11/18/1911Free primary school education is introduced.
1/1/1900Sathya Sai Baba was born
8/17/1985Rajiv Gandhi announces Punjab state elections in India.
8/16/1946Hindus and Muslims riot in Calcutta. 90 people lost their lives and other 900 were hurt. The Muslim League observed a ""Direct Action Day"" and announced its withdrawal of support from all plans.