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Historical Event on 9/6/1889
Sarat Chandra Bose, freedom fighter, journalist and leader, was born.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 9/13/1996 | Lok Pal Bill introduced in Lok Sabha. |
| 12/15/1803 | East India Company captured Orrisa state. |
| 8/8/1990 | Naval Godrej, famous Industrialist, died. |
| 2/19/1997 | Massive blowout in ONGC oil field at Devarapally, A.P. |
| 5/13/1962 | Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67). |
| 4/6/1966 | Mihir Sen, first Indian swimmer to achieve many remarkable feats, swam across the 'Palk Strait' measuring 22 kms between India & Sri Lanka (Cylone). |
| 10/29/1964 | Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time. |
| 9/24/1861 | Madame Bhikaji Rustom Cama, mother of the Indian Revolution, was born in Bombay. From an early age she took interest in social and political work. |
| 8/6/1993 | Medha Patkar suspends anti-Narmada stir and drops her ''jal samarpan'' threat. |
| 8/17/1916 | Amritlal Naagar was born. |
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