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Historical Event on 10/9/1993

C. R. Rangachari, cricketer (4 Tests for India, 8 runs @ 2.66, 9 wkts @ 54.78), passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/13/1936Madam Bhikaji Rustom Cama, freedom fighter, Indian lady revolutionary and politician, passed away at Bombay.
5/28/1964A slow-moving funeral cortege containing the body of Jawaharlal Nehru inched through the streets of New Delhi today. A million and a half Indians lined the route to pay final respects to their beloved leader.
7/18/1980Madras Doordashan Centre transmitted their first colour transmission for one hour in the afternoon, and this programme was re-transmitted simultaneously by Delhi Doordarshan, India.
1/8/1947Rajasthan University established at Jaipur.
11/30/1994Laxmi Menon, former Foreign state minister, died.
1/18/1970Kishan Singh at Cuttack sets record for 50 Km W.in 4.19.48.
1/25/1957Kashmir becomes Indian state.
3/23/1986The first women's company of Central Reserve Police Force camp was raised in Durgapur.
10/13/1781A treaty was singed between the Britishers and ruler of Gwalior, Scindia.
5/22/1961Jnanpeeth Award was instituted and the first award was given in 1965. This award is given for the best creative literary writing by any Indian citizen in any of the languages included in the VIII Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The award carries a cash price of Rs 2.5 lakh, a citation and a bronze momento.