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Historical Event on 2/13/1998
India signs two agreements with the U.N. Development Fund for a $13.75-million grant for food security and environment support.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/9/1946 | The first meeting of Constitutional Committee Assembly was held in Parliment after a gap of two years, 11 months and 17 days. The Congress started its work of framing the Indian Constitution. Muslim League boycott failed to prevent Constituent Assembly opening. From 16th August 1946, the country witnessed communal riots on an unprecedented scale. At this crucial juncture, on 20th February 1947, Clement Atlee the British prime minister, fixed June 1948 as a deadline for transfer of power and Lord Mountbatten was appointed as the new Viceroy. |
| 9/7/1968 | Benipuri Sharma, famous Hindi novelist, died. |
| 1/26/1960 | More medals for armed forces were instituted including the Vishisht Seva Medal (in the classes), Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal and Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medals. |
| 12/13/2000 | Vikram Sood is appointed new RAW Chief. |
| 5/23/1975 | P. S. Bapat, victoria cross winner Lieutenant General, passed away. |
| 8/19/1976 | Nagarjun Sagar University established in Andhra Pradesh. |
| 1/18/1990 | Farooq Abdullah, J&K CM, quits. |
| 1/18/1990 | Guru Ramdas, Sikh Guru, established Amritsar city. |
| 8/27/1994 | Indian soldiers and Muslim militants clash in Kashmir. |
| 9/23/1990 | World Bank clears Rs.1,200 crore aid for Sarovar Dam rejecting objections raised by environmental groups. |
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