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Historical Event on 10/2/1998

Santanu Deb Barma of Tripura was chosen for Kabir Puraskar for her role in preventing violence and riots in some areas of the state in 1997.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/16/1969Mirza Ghalib centenary stamp released.
2/5/1949Judgement on Gandhi's murder; Godse and Apte to be executed.
9/9/1981Phiroz Edulji Palia, cricketer (two Tests for India, 29 runs & 0/13), died.
4/15/1975India recognises the Sihanouk Government in Cambodia.
3/9/1836Navalram Lakshmiram Pandya, famous writer and Gujrati critic , was born.
2/17/1976Urban Ceilings Act comes into force.
11/24/1952Brijesh Parsuram Patel, cricketer (Indian batsman 1974-77), was born in Baroda.
1/17/1917Dr. Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran, (M.G.R.), Indian film star, politician and charismatic Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was born at Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was also the founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga (AIADMK).
5/16/1911Pumping Station of Calcutta was commissioned at Tallah.
6/20/1985The Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian decoration, was presented to Mother Teresa by President Ronald Reagan.