Today in Indian History: Major Events and Birthdays
Key Historical Events
- 1947: India gains independence from British rule.
- 1950: India adopts its constitution, becoming a republic.
- 1971: India and Pakistan fight a war over the independence of Bangladesh.
- 1991: India adopts a new economic policy, opening up its economy to foreign investment.
- 2001: India and Pakistan engage in a standoff over the disputed territory of Kashmir.
Prime Ministers of India
- Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964)
- Lal Bahadur Shastri (1964-1966)
- Indira Gandhi (1966-1977)
- Morarji Desai (1977-1979)
- Charan Singh (1979-1980)
Religious Gurus
- Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
- Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)
- Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950)
- Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952)
- Sai Baba of Shirdi (1838-1918)
Cricketers
- Sachin Tendulkar (1973-present)
- Virat Kohli (1988-present)
- Sunil Gavaskar (1949-present)
- Kapil Dev (1959-present)
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni (1981-present)
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