M C Chagla, Union Minister of Education, turns the first sod for the foundation of the 4 ft tunnel.
Ten persons were killed as police opened fire on Dalit mob which attacked vehicles in protest against desecration of Ambedkar bust in Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar in north-east Mumbai.
Baba Kanshi Ram, great freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Dada Siba village, Tehsil Dehra District, Kangra.
Sibnath Banerjee, great social worker, freedom fighter and leader, was born in village Brahman Rangdia, Khulna district.
British Parliament finally rejected to remove the appeal of Hindus puritans against Sutee abolition, as demanded by tradional orthodox Indians.
Aga Sultan Sir Muhammad (1877-1957), Aga Khan III, spritual leader of Ismaeli Muhammedans, passed away. He worked for Britian in the WW I & II. Aga Khan was extremly rich, he once had himself weighed against a sack of diamonds belonging to him. He was also one among those who formed the Muslim League.
Amrita Pritam, noted litterateur, honoured with the highest award for Punjabi literature for the century:"Shatabdi Samman".
The Government reduces customs duty on edible oils under the Open General Licence from 20 to 10 per cent.
Delhi IG (prisons) Kiran Bedi wins Magsaysay Award for public service.
Indians bag a silver and a bronze at the International Physics Olympiad in Reykjavik.
Rezabeebeth Sookeas Begum passed away.
The Lok Sabha commenced a four-day debate on the no-confidence motion against the 21-month-old Janata Government.