Prime Minister Shastri died of heart attack on 11 January in Tashkent
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Shastri died on 11 January in Tashkent, at 02:00 on the day after signing the Tashkent Declaration, reportedly due to a heart attack, but people allege conspiracy behind the death. He was the first Prime Minister of India to die overseas. After this, Indira Gandhi becomes prime minister.
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Born on August 23, Reita Faria was the first Indian to win the Miss World title. Reita Faria Powell born to Goan parents in British Bombay (now Mumbai) is an Indian model, doctor and the winner of the Miss World 1966 pageant, to become the first Asian woman to win the event.
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Hockey was first introduced in the 3rd Asian Games in 1958 in Tokyo. From 1958 till 1982 the final was always contested between India and Pakistan. During this period India won the gold medal just once at the 1966 Asian Games in Bangkok when outside right Balbir Singh’s extra time match winner led to a 1-0 win.
Prime Minister Shastri died of heart attack in Tashkent.
Shastri died on 11 January in Tashkent, at 02:00 on the day after signing the Tashkent Declaration, reportedly due to a heart attack, but people allege conspiracy behind the death. He was the first Prime Minister of India to die overseas. After this, Indira Gandhi becomes prime minister.
Reita Faria Powell becomes Miss World
Born on August 23, Reita Faria was the first Indian to win the Miss World title. Reita Faria Powell born to Goan parents in British Bombay (now Mumbai) is an Indian model, doctor and the winner of the Miss World 1966 pageant, to become the first Asian woman to win the event.
India bags one gold medal after defeating Pakistan in Hockey match at Asian games
Hockey was first introduced in the 3rd Asian Games in 1958 in Tokyo. From 1958 till 1982 the final was always contested between India and Pakistan. During this period India won the gold medal just once at the 1966 Asian Games in Bangkok when outside right Balbir Singh’s extra time match winner led to a 1-0 win.
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