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Historical Event on 10/18/1927

Ramesh Vithaldas Divecha, cricketer (11 wickets for India in early 50's), was born in Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1918Sir Edwin Lutyens was knighted in recognition of his quality of work at Delhi and his gratuitious services to the War Graves Commission.
2/20/1987Lok Dal splits over leadership issue.
2/20/1985Bhawani Prasad Mishra, progressive Hindi poet, passed away. His most famous poem is ""Main Geet Bechtaa Hun"".
9/28/1985The first Indian Army expedition, sailing around the world in a small 37 feet fibre glass yacht named ""Trishna"", sailed off from Bombay. (10-1-87).
6/2/1984Army takes control in Punjab as 22 people are killed in Sikh struggle for autonomy. The state is declared a restricted area under the Foreigners' Act.
1/8/1993Dr. P.C. Alexander appointed Governor of Maharashtra.
3/15/1996Kashmiri militants and Central govt. hold talks on ending violence and to initiate the democratic process in J&K.
11/10/1968Tukdoji Maharaj, modern social reformer, saint and poet, died in his ashram at Mozri in district Amravati.
6/29/1997Anand wins Frankfurt chess classic '97 title in Germany.
6/13/1940Revolutionary leader Udham Singh was hanged for charges of assassinating Micheal Odair, who was the Governor General of Punjab at the time of Jalianwala Baug massacre.