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Historical Event on 2/19/1861

Rani Rashmoni, great nationalist, who compelled the British to abolish the tax imposed on fishing in the river, ingeniously blocking the trade and commerce on the part of Ganges, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/29/1928Krishnaji Narayan Aathaly, great Marathi litterateur and editor, passed away.
6/1/1998Petrol price is raised by Re.1 per litre.
9/21/1996Apang (Legislative Party leader of Arunachal Congress) sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh chief minister again.
5/28/1968Bhagwan Gopinathji Bhan, was a mystic saint of early 20th century Kashmir in India. He has been called a ""jivanmukta"" (liberated soul) or ""Aghoreshwar"" and his spiritual state has been described as ""Shambhavi Avastha"" (state of Shiva), died. He was a great devotee of Shiva and Shakti and took intense "Sadhana". His disciples and devotees set up an ashram at Kharyar in Srinagar in his name.
2/22/1978Judge Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 11/07/1985.
5/27/1994Tarktirth Laxmanshastri Joshi, internationally famous omnicient, passed away.
9/10/1980Mangalore University established.
10/21/1981Kerala under central rule.
8/18/1985Assam Assembly dissolved (18).
5/9/1959Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, founder of Rayat Educational Institute, passed away.