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Historical Event on 1/28/1996

Dev Kanta Baruah, first President of former Congress, passed away at New Delhi at the age of 82.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/7/1962Umrigar slams 172* vs WI at Port-of-Spain in 248 minutes.
8/13/1928Nationalists issue a draft constitution calling for dominion status and a two-chamber parliament.
10/16/1992Capt. P. K. Sahgal of Azad Hind Fauz died. During the trial at the Red Fort, he said, "Beacuse I wanted freedom for my motherland , I was ready to shed my blood for it." (15-5-97
7/21/1962Passenger Train and Freight Train collided near Dumraon killing 69 persons.
6/14/1991Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed.
3/20/1937England beat Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time for Soccer's Calcutta Cup, International Championship and Triple Crown, UK.
1/16/1920Nani Palkhiwala, famous law expert, was born.
2/15/1993India regains ""Rubber"" after 6 years by beating England by an innings and 70 runs at Madras.
8/12/1991Parliament passes the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (prevention) amendment bill.
9/14/1932Durgavati Devi aka Durga Bhabhi, an revolutionary and freedom fighter, was born.