1680
Rana Rajsingh, king of Mewad, died.
1746
Princeton University, in New Jersey, receives its charter.
1764
The historic battle of Baksar started. (22nd October or 23rd October).
1796
Sawai Madhav Rao Peshwa II committed suicide by jumping from the terrace.
1797
The first successful parachute descent was made by Andre-Jacqes Garnerin, who jumps from a balloon at some 2,200 feet over Paris.
1836
Sam Houston sworn in as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
1859
Spain declares war on the Moors in Morocco.
1912
Gandhiji accompanied Gokhale on tour of South Africa, Laurenco Marques, Mozambique and Zanzibar. He gave up European dress and milk and restricted himself to diet of fresh and dried fruits.
1929
Air Mail Series Stamps were issued. These stamps were of denominations of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 annas.
1933
Vithalbhai Patel, great freedom fighter, social worker, leader, politician, President of the Central Assembly, lawyer and member of parliament, died in Geneva.
1937
Gandhiji presided over the educational conference at Wardha and outlined his scheme of education through basic crafts.
1955
The prototype of the F-105 Thunder Chief makes its maiden flight.
1962
Bakhra-Nangal Dam, a multipurpose river valley project, was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
1983
The Union government reduces the upper age limit for the Civil Services Examination from 28 years to 26 years.
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