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Historical Event on 10/18/1995

Baby Naaz (Anuradha Bhakkar), famous child actor, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/8/1996The governing Congress party is routed in Indian elections that have left no party with a clear mandate to govern.
1/3/1945No. 8 Squadron becomes the first to convert onto the Spitfire VIII during the previous month and commencing operations on 3 January 1945 in the Kangaw area.
6/2/1900Sri Ram Sharma Acharya, freedom fighter, social reformer and leader, passed away.
7/21/1999The Janata Dal splits under Deve Gowda and Sharad Yadav. The latter group to support NDA.
12/16/1999The second phase of national AIDS programme is launched.
7/16/1954French rule ends in Mahe. De facto power was transferred to the people and the Indian flag hoisted.
9/20/1857British troops conquered Delhi from the Mutineers.
8/12/1928The Olympic Games hosted by Amsterdam fully realized Pierre de Coubertin's vision: 'the nations of the world in friendly competition'. After a succession of Olympics dominated by North America and Western Europe, Amsterdam welcomed more than 3,000 competitors.
8/1/1958Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership given to Acharya Bhave.
10/1/1978In the Child Marriage Act, minimum age for marriage was raised to 21 year for males and 18 years for females.