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Historical Event on 6/18/1997

Prakash Padukone launches IBC.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/9/1984Balasarasvati, eminent classical Karnatic singer and Bharat Natyam dancer of worldwide acclaim, passed away in Madras.
10/1/1990Constitution's 75th amendment bill to extend President's rule in Punjab for another six months fails through the first stage in Lok Sabha for want of a simple majority.
11/19/1917Indira (Pridarshani) Gandhi, the first Indian Lady Prime Minister, was born at Allahabad. She was the only child of Jawharlal Nehru and took active participation in freedom fight by forming ""Vanar Sena"" (a team of young detectives). She lead India in a successful war against Pakistan to seperate East and West Pakistans and establish the nation of Banglades
3/13/1938Hitler merged Austria in Germany.
2/26/1984Satellite Insat 1-B dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
7/18/1993Dr. Banoo Coyaji, 75, gets Magsaysay Award for Public Service.
8/18/1990President R Venkataraman presented the colours to the Officers Training Academy in recognition of their services to the Nation.
2/15/1976The Division of Publication & Information was established in I.C.M.R. Headquarters.
10/6/1998Railways wins the BOB-Senior National Hockey championship for women defeating Haryana in the final at Chennai.
1/23/2000India will be taught a lesson if it tries to cross the LoC, says the Pakistani military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf.