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On the 18th of December each year, India takes a moment to honor and protect the rights of its minority communities, marking the occasion as Minority Rights Day. This day is a symbol of India's commitment to ensuring the safety and promoting the well-being of its minority populations. It serves as a reminder of the country's dedication to upholding the principles of equality and justice for all its citizens, regardless of their background.
Here is the list of major events on December 18 over the years.
| Year | Events on December 18 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 18 December 1913 | The Indian Commission of Inquiry, also known as the Solomon Commission, was convened in Pretoria. |
2 | 18 December 1961 | India took control of the Portuguese colonies of Goa, Daman, and Diu, integrating them into the Indian Union. |
3 | 18 December 1843 | Birth of Hira Singh, who became the ruler of Nabha State in Punjab. |
4 | 18 December 1909 | Birth of V Venkatasubba Reddy, Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. |
5 | 18 December 1933 | Birth of Satya Mohan Verma, renowned Indian poet known for contributions to Indian literature. |
6 | 18 December 1953 | Birth of Charu Nivedita, a celebrated Tamil writer. |
7 | 18 December 1955 | Birth of Vijay Mallya, Indian businessman and former Member of Parliament. |
8 | 18 December 1967 | Birth of Captain Abhimanyu Singh Sindhu, prominent Indian politician. |
9 | 18 December 1971 | Birth of Barkha Dutt, acclaimed Indian television journalist. |
10 | 18 December 1977 | Birth of Shruti Seth, actress and video jockey. |
11 | 18 December 1986 | Birth of Richa Chadha, actress in the Indian film industry. |
12 | 18 December 1993 | Birth of Niharika Konidela, actress and television presenter. |
13 | 18 December 1935 | Death of Horatio Norris Dumbleton, English cricketer. |
14 | 18 December 1954 | Death of Dhani Ram Chatrik, Indian poet and typographer. |
15 | 18 December 2004 | Death of Vijay Samuel Hazare, renowned Indian cricketer. |
16 | 18 December 2007 | Death of Sadanand Bakre, Indian painter and sculptor. |
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Story first published: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 14:33 [IST]
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