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Historical Event on 4/24/1972

Jamini Roy, Padmabhushan awardee and famous painter, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/5/1878First Indian circus was played by Vishnu Moreshwar Chhatre of Sangli at Mumbai.
4/4/1997World Bank Atlas for 1997 put India as world's fifth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity estimated around $1318 trillion.
5/7/1907The First Electric Tramway service commenced in Bombay (Mumbai). This service was inaugurated by Municipality Chairman Vallabhdas Thakersey and Municipal Commissioner Sheppard at 5.30 p.m. This tram was well decorated and destined from Municipal Office upto Crawford Market.
7/26/1993Swami Chinmayananda is named 1992 Hindu of the Year for a lifetime of dynamic service to Sanatana Dharma worldwide. He attained 'mahasamadhi' on July 26 at age 77.
9/12/1779Garibdas, follower of Saint Kabir and founder of 'Garib Panth', died.
7/22/1875Nandkishor Bal, great Oria poet, novelist and critic, was born.
9/21/1995Rumors that statues of the Hindu god Ganesh were drinking milk spread in New Delhi.
11/7/1974South Africa beats India in Women's Open in 63rd Tennis Davis Cup.
4/6/1997Gen. Kofi Annan,UN Secretary, arrives in New Delhi for NAM conference.
9/22/1992Harshad Mehta released after 110 days in jail.