June27

Establishment of `Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad'.

Surendra Pratap Singh, famous Journalist and former chief editor of Nav Bharat Times Group, died ]at Delhi.

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (Chatterjee), famous novelist, "the father of modern Indian fiction" and writer of national song 'Vande Mataram', was borm at Katalpara near Naihati, West Bengal. Some of his writings are 'Anandmath' and 'Kapal Kundala'. He was among the first two Bengalee Graduates.

Chhaganbapa (Chhaganlal Karamshi Parekh), great social worker, was born.

Khanderao Moreshwar Rangnekar, 3 test matches, 33 runs, vs Australia in 1947-48, was born at Mumbai.

Khanderao Moreshwar Rangnekar, cricketer (batted in 3 Tests India v Australia 1947-48), was born in Maharashtra.

Rahul Dev (R. D.) Burman "Pancham Da", famous music director, was born.

Teen Murti Bhavan, official residence of the Prime Minister of India, became the Nehru Memorial Museum.

First Indian made AVRO aircraft passenger Plane HS748 handed over to Indian Airlines.

The Clinton administration rejects a demand by 21 U.S. Congressmen for declaring India a terrorist state in the wake of attacks on Christian priests and churches.

Vaidyalingam Akhiladam Perunglur, Gyanpeeth awardee and famous Tamil author, was born.

India won the four-nation under-21 women's hockey title, defeating England in the final at the Kean University, New Jersey.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, ruler of Punjab and Spiritual Guru of sikh community, passed away.

Homi J. H. Taleyarkhan, Gandhian, Congressman and former Sikkim Governor, dies at 86.

Mr. Nikhil Chakravartty, journalist and chairman of Prasar Bharati, dies in New Delhi at 84.

D. S. Joshi was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-12-1968.

Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, launches National Initiative for child protection of which childline is an integral part.