Today Importance - 2nd April
2-April-1679
Aurangzeb re-imposed Jizya tax on Hindus to finance the spread of Islam. Akbar abolished this Jizya tax.
2-April-1702
The first Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath Bhat died.
2-April-1870
Poona public meeting was held. During its inception 95 members from different parts of Maharashtra gathered in Pune.
2-April-1877
Narottam Morarji, the extraordinary social reformer and designer of current Indian boats, was brought into the world in Porbandar.
2-April-1902
Ghulam Ali Khan Ustad Bara was born.
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Today Importance - 3rd April
2-April-1926
The worst Hindu-Muslim riots started in Calcutta.
2-April-1933
Sir Ranjitsinhji Bibhaji "Ranji", Maharaj, Jamsaheb of Nawanagar and renowned cricketer passed away. He was classified "the sovereign of a little realm, yet the ruler of an extraordinary game". He has an average of 989 Test runs in the first class. 56.
2-April-1942
The Andaman Islands, the Flying Fortresses of the US Army Air Force, bombarded the Japanese fleet.
2-April-1942
Congress rejected the proposal of Sir Stafford Cripps.
2-April-1948
The Defense Minister announced the setting up of the National War Academy at Kharkwasla, Pune.
2-April-1948
Communist leader SA Dange arrested in Bombay.
2-April-1953
Lawyer, nationalist and writer Asaf Ali passed away.
2-April-1954
Nehru called for an end to the development of nuclear weapons.
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2-April-1970
Meghalaya, an autonomous hill state, was established after the division of the hill areas of Assam.
2-April-1970
Privy totes and honors of previous Indian rulers were nullified.
2-April-1980
Expelled from the Lok Dal, Raj Narayan formed the Janata (S) Party.
2-April-1980
SS Walgreen was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held the post till 30-04-1981.
2-April-1987
The Indian Standards Institution became the Bureau of Indian Standards.
2-April-1991
The Asom Gana Parishad is divided.
2-April-1991
Haryana Governor recommends President's rule
2-April-1992
Renowned Hindi film actor Aghajan Baig (Agha) passed away.
2-April-1993
MP HC suppresses excusal of BJP government under Article 356; The Middle chose to go to the High Court.
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2-April-1994
Lead representative Bhanu Prakash Singh excused the Wilfred D'Souza legislature of Goa.
2-April-1994
Ravi Naik took oath as Chief Minister.
2-April-1996
Tamil Maanila Congress (Mupanar) is a registered and recognized party.
2-April-1997
A division bench of the Bombay High Court held that a married woman in a joint Hindu family can claim her father's property.
2-April-1997
Dhanbad's Sumita Sinha, (18 year old college student) became the world record holder when a 3,200 kg Ambassador car ran over her.
2-April-2000
The Guru Granth Sahib is a juristic person and can hold property, the Supreme Court said in a judgment of "far-reaching consequences and great importance".
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