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Historical Event on 1/22/1998

Second Lieutenant Punit Datta is posthumously selected for the nation's highest peace time gallantry award, Ashok Chakra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/3/1780British officer captain Bruce conquered Gwalior fort under Major Popham after defeating Sindhiya.
9/8/1997English chosen as the official language of Dravidian University which was set up at Kuppam (Andhra Pradesh) jointly by the southern states.
7/10/1992SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.
1/18/1913Gandhiji refers in ''Indian Opinion'' the possibility of return home to India by mid-year.
1/26/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) became the first President of India. He remained President from Jan. 26,1950 to May 13, 1962.
1/14/1964Bapu Nadkarni bowled 32-27-5-0 vs England, 21 maiden overs in a row.
11/7/1966Riots over slaughtered cow claims seven lives.
4/27/1996First phase of election for 11th Lok Sabha, and assembly election in 6 states.
10/4/1986Helicoptor Corporation of India established.
9/12/1994UN Secretary General Ghali visits New Delhi.