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Historical Event on 9/1/1947

Mahatma Gandhi undertakes a fast for unity among Hindus and Muslims. He breaks the fast after 73 hours when peace is restored.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/18/1990Devkumar, famous Hindi film actor, died.
9/29/1998ISRO successfully launches its largest sounding rocket, Rohini (RH-560 mk, 11 total payload, 127 kg).
4/30/1888Hailsones kill 246 in Moradabad.
4/24/1918Durgaprasad Dhar, former Vice President of Planning Commission, was born.
2/18/1992Sikh extremists murder 17 people in Punjab.
1/21/1952Indian National Congress party wins the 1st General Election of India under the ledearship of Jawaharlal Nehru.
6/15/1908Stock Exchange of Calcutta was opened of Baldeodas Daduawala and Overened.
12/3/1971Indo-Pakistan war begins. On the same day National Emergency was declared by the President of India due to war between both the countries.
8/15/1998Golden jubilee celebrations of the Indian Independence ends.
11/23/1994100 killed in a stampede of Govari Samaj people during a protest march towards Nagpur Assembly.