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Historical Event on 1/1/1981

This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year for the Disabled"".

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/3/1930Untouchable people fought to enter the temple of 'Kala Rama' at Nasik.
11/9/1997Poonam Chibber, Miss Canada, crowned seventh Miss India Worldwide.
8/12/1868Frederick JNT Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy of British-India (1916-21), was born.
12/31/1738Lord Charles Cornvalis, Governor General of India (1786-1793), was born.
12/19/1994K. A. P. Vishwanathan, famous Tamil author, passed away.
10/1/1992Broadcasting of Zee TV started.
12/28/1972C. Rajagopalachari, the only Indian Governor General, died.
2/20/1987Lok Dal splits over leadership issue.
3/30/1994Exim Policy streamlined to attract exporting community.
9/17/1948The Nizam of Hyderabad, in a broadcast, announced ceasefire to his troops and accession into Indian Union, which was settled earlier to the announcement.