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Historical Event on 2/28/1950

The Finance Minister announces the setting up of the Planning Commission with Nehru and Nanda as Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/5/1994Vaikom Mohammed Basheer, 86, Malayalam literary genius, died in Beypore in Kerala.
6/26/1995Madhya Pradesh declared ""Tiger State"" as it homes one sixth of the world's tiger population.
3/13/1963Indian Govenment announced 'Arjun Awards' to boost the morale of various sports personalities.
9/6/1972Allauddin Khan, famous Sarod player, passed away.
7/1/1879Post Card of one paisa was started in India by the Post and Telegraph Department.
3/18/1915British Government approved Indian Security Act to have greater control on the Indian people.
4/15/1992Union Carbide decides to sell its holdings in India to raise upto $ 17 million for a hospital in Bhopal.
4/14/1948Law about Atomic Energy implemented in India.
9/29/2000The Government raises the prices of petroleum products across- the-board while cutting import and excise duties on crude oil, diesel and motor spirit (petrol).
10/15/1997Arundhati Roy (37), Delhi-based author wins Britain's most prestigious literary award 'Booker Prize' for her novel "The God of Small Things'