29 February Today in History (English)

Created by MentorJi in Today In History 6 Mar 2024
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29-February-1692


Sarah Good & Tituba, an Indian servant, accused of witchcraft in Salem.



29-February-1776


The famous Purandar treaty signed between Britishers and Marathas.



29-February-1896


Morarji Ranchhodji Desai, fourth Prime Minister of India and recipient of Bharat Ratna, was born at Bhadeli village near Bulsar in Gujarat. He was former Chief Minister of Bombay Province.



29-February-1904


Rukmini Devi, renowned Bharat Natyam dancer, was born in a South Indian family with a tradition of culture and scholarship. She was nominated to Rajya Shabha in 1952 and  introduced the Bill for the "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals".



29-February-1940


Shrachandra Dayarnav Kopardekar, editor, author and publisher, was born.



29-February-1992


Rupee made partly convertible and Income Tax rates reduced in the Union budget.



29-February-1997


Government lifts curbs on many consumer goods imports in a move to liberalise imports.


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