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Historical Event on 8/22/1818

Warren Hastings, first Governor General of India (1773-84), died at the age of 85.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/20/1774New Regulating Act was introduced which abolished the East India Company Government and a new Government was formed.
9/13/1901Jamshedji Bomanji H. Wadia, director and producer, was born. His first film was 'Toofan Mail' (1932).
1/17/1985Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test vs England.
10/1/1990Constitution's 75th amendment bill to extend President's rule in Punjab for another six months fails through the first stage in Lok Sabha for want of a simple majority.
3/24/1855First long distance telegram message was opened between Agra and Calcutta at a distance of 1,300 km.
9/5/199530 member Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council sworn-in that was conceded by the Government of India in 1993.
6/17/1917Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba started living at Hriday Kunj in Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
9/7/1995Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh CM, wins the vote of confidence. He received 227 votes. 31 were neutral.
4/8/1919Gandhiji arrested on way to Delhi for refusal to comply with order not to enter Punjab; escorted back to Bombay; outbreaks of violence in several towns.
2/18/1946Cabinet Mission in India.