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Today in History: January 23

1923, January 23: Mowlana Sultan Mohamed Shah wrote a letter to "The Times of India", Bombay, printed on 26 January 1923. He spoke of relations between Indians and the white settlers in Kenya, the danger to the interests of the British Empire, the immediate threat in East Africa and Indian respect for law and order

1952, January 23: Mowlana Sultan Mohamed Shah and Mata Salamat attended a tea party given in their honour at the Metropole, Karachi. The tea party was given by H.E. the Iranian Masoud Moazad. (Photo)

1958, January 23: Takht Nashini at Karachi. [Speech] [Photo1] [Photo2]

1958, January 23: Speaking on the role of Pakistan, Mowlana Shah Karim said; "Here is a nation newly-born, unfettered by too many out-worn traditions. She is free, therefore, to forge her own future." [Photo]

1970, January 23: Mowlana Shah Karim and Begum Salimah attended a luncheon hosted by the People's Jute Mills Club, Khulna.

1978, January 23: Mowlana Shah Karim inaugurated branch of Ismailia Co-operative Bank at Andheri West in suburban Bombay.

1982, January 23: Mowlana Shah Karim was guest of King Juan Carlos at the 20th International Nautical Exhibition in Spain