1813-Pride and Prejudice is first
published in the UK.
1846-The Battle of Aliwal, India, is won by British troops commanded by Sir Harry Smith.
1965-Hindi becomes the official
language of India
2001-Wikipedia a free Wiki content
encyclopedia goes online.
2010-Longest annular solareclipse of 3rd millennium occurs
1761-The British capture Pondicherry, India from the French.
1991-The Coalition Forces go to war
with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War.