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Historical Event on 6/18/1943

British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/29/1999Jaswant Singh, External Affairs Minister, meet his Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz meet at the SAARC ministerial meeting.
11/28/1967Pandurang Mahadev Bapat ""Senapati Bapat"", revolutionary and social reformer, passed away at the age of 89. He led the famous ""Mulshi Satyagraha"" and played a significant role in the struggle for Samyukta Maharashtra and took part in Goa liberation movement.
12/16/1951Salarjung Museum opened in Hyderabad.
5/19/1992Arjuna award for Tennis star Leander Paes and Hockey champion Jagbir Singh.
8/25/199710,000 people residing in low lying areas in Gujarat shifted to safer places following incessant rains for two days. Death toll mounts to 265.
5/1/1981Sindhudurga district was formed in Maharashtra State.
2/1/1785Warren Hastings left India on Feb 8 and attended the Council meeting for the last time.
7/11/1953Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu was born in Mumbai (Mahatrahtra).
2/16/1927Rail service started between India and Nepal.
6/17/1993Congress (I) working committee reaffirms its faith in Rao; BJP asks for PM's resignation .