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Historical Event on 8/18/1957

Tilak Raj was appointed the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed his office for four years till 6th September, 1961.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/15/1949Process of the integration of the Indian State was completed when the last three states - Tripura, Manipur and Banaras were merged.
8/27/1976Major-General (Kumari) Gertude Ali Ram, the first women General in Indian Army, was appointed as the first Director of Military Nursing Services at the Army Headquarters.
1/12/1994S. S. Nadkarni, Chairman of National Stock Exchange, appointed SEBI Chairman.
12/16/1992The Parliament adopts resolution condemning the demolition of the mosque at Ayodhya and centre appoints a one-man judicial commission to enquire into the Ayodhya incidents.
11/20/1955Polly Umrigar scores India's first Test double century, 223 vs NZ.
3/16/1995K. Karunakaran resigns as CM of Kerala; Finance Minister presents Central Budget.
7/7/196294 people died in an Italian DC-8 air crash near Bombay.
5/15/1999The BJP and at least 13 of its allies rename themselves the National Democratic Alliance.
7/10/1999The Delhi police arrest Mohammad Javed alias Babu Bhai, an accused in the Jain Hawala case.
7/10/1999Chittorgarh Fort was captured by Mughal Emperor Akbar which was circled from outside since 20th October 1567. This victory was achieved with the help of Jaimal and Patta.