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Historical Event on 7/24/1985
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sikh leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal of Akali Dal signed a peace contract known as 'Punjab Accord' thus ending the four-year agitation in Punjab.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/31/1961 | 99 Infantry Brigade Group, under Brigadier K S Raja, launched operations in Katanga province and regained full control of Katanga amidst stiff resistance offered by a break away faction (Katangese gendarmerie). |
| 5/8/1815 | Malaun of Nepal was captured by General David Ochterlony. |
| 7/8/1996 | U.N. says India is leading in HIV infections. |
| 3/16/1993 | Central government introduces pension scheme for 170 million EPF subscribers. |
| 1/1/1986 | This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Peace Year"". |
| 6/6/1935 | Harry Crews, great US writer and actor (Indian Runner), was born. |
| 8/2/1977 | Jaswinder ""Jas"" Jutla, Soccer(Football) player, was born in Glasgow, Scotland. |
| 1/11/1986 | The first MiG-27M fighter, built under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, is delivered and inducted into the Indian Air Force. |
| 3/8/1948 | Air India International was established for overseas services. |
| 8/29/1923 | Hiralal Ghasulal Gaekwad, cricket all-rounder who played Test for India in 1952-53, was born in Nagpur. |
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