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Historical Event on 9/6/1999

Vyjayanthimala Bali, former Congress (I) MP, joins the BJP.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/9/1974Guru Amudan Sharma, famous Manipuri dance master, passed away.
4/14/1948Law about Atomic Energy implemented in India.
6/18/1943British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.
3/26/1938Laxminath Bezbarua, great littearateur of modern Assamia language, passed away.
3/6/1915Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore met for the first time at Shantiniketan.
8/13/1960Marmik' weekly magzine published.
5/24/1999Noted wrestling coach Dronacharya awardee Guru Hanuman passed away in a road accident near Meerut.
6/27/2000Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, launches National Initiative for child protection of which childline is an integral part.
8/16/1946Hindus and Muslims riot in Calcutta. 90 people lost their lives and other 900 were hurt. The Muslim League observed a ""Direct Action Day"" and announced its withdrawal of support from all plans.
8/3/1996Leander Paes wins a bronze (tennis) at Atlanta, bringing India an Olympic medal after a gap of 16 years.