Today Importance - 29th February
29-Feb-1692
Sarah Good and Tituba, an Indian slave, were accused of witchcraft in Salem.
29-Feb-1776
The famous Treaty of Purandar was signed between the British and the Marathas.
29-Feb-1896
India's fourth State leader and Bharat Ratna awardee Morarji Ranchodji Desai was brought into the world in Bhadeli town close to Bulsar in Gujarat. He was the former Chief Minister of Bombay Province.
29-Feb-1904
Renowned Bharat Natyam dancer Rukmini Devi was born into a South Indian family of culture and erudition. In 1952 he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha and introduced the "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" Bill.
29-Feb-1940
Srichandra Dayarnav Kopardekar, editor, writer and publisher, is born.
29-Feb-1992
The Union Budget made the rupee partially convertible and reduced income tax rates.
29-Feb-1997
To liberalize imports, the government has lifted restrictions on the import of many consumer goods.