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Historical Event on 6/18/1996

CBI arrests Sanjeeva Rao, relative of Narasimha Rao, and Prakash Yadav, son of former Union Minister, in the urea scam.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/24/1829Anandram Dhekial Fukan, father of modern Assamia poetry and essay writer, was born.
6/17/1824Bureau of Indian Affairs established.
10/31/1920Inaugural session of the All India Trade Union Congress was conducted in Bombay.
4/21/1720Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath passed away and was succeeded by his son Peshwa Baji Rao I. He was a great soldier and General.
6/30/1999India reiterates that any talks will resume only after Pakistan's unconditional withdrawal from Kargil. Meanwhile Indian Army continues to attack the Tiger Hill area and captures two positions in close proximity to Jubar features. The Election Commission says that Lok Sabha polls will be held as per schedule.
2/18/1906Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, chief of 'Rashtriya Swayansewak Sangh' (RSS), was born.
7/18/1993Dr. Banoo Coyaji, 75, gets Magsaysay Award for Public Service.
5/18/1972Kokan Krishi (Agriculture) University was established.
8/9/1992Golden jubilee celebrations of the Quit India Movement begin in Bombay.
4/26/1908Judge Sarv Mittra Sikri, Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, was born.