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Historical Event on 2/22/1873

Sir Muhammad Ekbal, writer of song 'Sare Jahanse Achha', was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/22/1873A battle was fought at Turkra or Turkra Qasba (in the Balasore district) in which the Afghans were routed.
11/8/1831Edward R L Bulwer-Lytton was born.
10/25/1980Sahir Ludhiyanvi, famous Urdu poet, died.
8/18/1993The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000.
7/23/1956India celebrates the birth centenary of Bal Gangadhar ""Lokmanya"" Tilak.
2/18/1871Vithhalbhai Javherbhai Patel, great nation lover and veteran parliament member, was born.
12/29/19578,000 ton cruiser INS Mysore commissioned.
11/5/1956University Grants Commission Act sets up UGC.
6/21/1991P. V. Narasimha Rao was sworn in as the ninth Prime Minister of India. He reimained in this office till May 16, 1996. He formed a 54-member ministry in the 10th Parliament.
3/1/1917J. F. Maden gave a preview of the first Bengali fiction film ""Satyawadi Raja Harischandra"".