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Historical Event on 1/30/1948

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the spiritual leader of Indian independence, was shot and killed by a Hindu extremist. The 78-year-old Gandhi was shot at point-blank range as he was walking through a garden to a pergola, where he was to deliver his daily prayer meeting.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/30/1948Bahlul Khan Lodi, an Afghan and founder of Lodi dynasty, died in Delhi.
8/19/1976Nagarjun Sagar University established in Andhra Pradesh.
11/18/1839P Barron discovered Nainital and he was the British sugar merchant of Shahjahanpur.
11/16/1990Chandrasekhar Government wins confidence motion of 280 for 214 against and 11 abstained (17 members were absent).
1/12/1918C. Ramchandra (Chitalkar), famous film music director, was born.
10/19/1970First Indian-made MIG-21 handed over to the Air Force. Privy purses and privileges of former Indian rulers abolished.
2/28/1988Jaydev, famous music director, passed away.
10/22/1873Swami Rama Tirtha, great social reformer and poet, was born at Murariwala village of Gujranwala district. He lectured throughout Japan and America spreading "practical Vedant
7/20/1969Varahagiri Venkatagiri retired from the post of President.
7/18/1953Riots against increase in streetcar fares continue with demonstrators taking control of parts of Calcutta.