Sindh History (23rd December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (23rd DECEMBER)

23rd December

BIRTH DATES

1. Ghanshyam Shivdasani (Freedom Fighter/ birth 23nd December 1893),

2. Rahmatullah 'Shouq' (Poet/ birth 23nd December 1929),

3. Dr. Yashodra Wadhvani (Hyderabad - Pono/Research Scholar/ birth 23nd December 1944).

DEATH DATES

1. Sufi Dhani Bux (Sait/ death 23nd December 1962)

EVENTS

1835: Colonel Pottenger informs his Govt. that Mir Noor Muhammad Khan has consented to a survey and examination of the river Indus, hence, now permission is accorded to start working of task.

1839: W.L.Mackintosh is appointed as Assistant Political Agent, Upper Sindh.

The Govt. of India asks Ross Bell to collect and information on culture, customs and approaches of Bugti, Domki and Jakhrani tribes.

1939: Sindh Press highlights the event of the 'Deliverance Day' observed by the Sindh Muslim league. It is reported that public meetings were held and processions were taken out at Sono Jatoi, Nau Abad, and Faridabad of Bakrani taluka, Warah, Banguldero, Umar Gopang, Suhago Khan, Tagar and Badah.

1952: Indian Govt. rejects the Anglo - American proposal calling for immediate demilitarization talks on Kashmir.