|
|
Historical Event on 6/7/1974
Mahesh Bhupathi, Tennis star, was born. He is the winner of French Open 1997 (mixed doubles) and 1999 (doubles) and Wimbledon 1999.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 4/24/1972 | Jamini Roy, Padmabhushan awardee and famous painter, passed away. |
| 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. |
| 10/19/1925 | B. Shankaranand, former central minister, was born. |
| 8/30/1645 | Indians and Dutch sign the peace treaty. |
| 3/27/1992 | India signs Friendship Treaty with Ukraine. |
| 8/6/1994 | The Muslim Auqaf Trust takes over charge of the Hazratbal shrine after the removal of security bunkers around it by authorities. |
| 9/7/1999 | India rejects Pakistan demand for a East Timor type of referendum in Kashmir. |
| 12/26/1978 | Indira Gandhi released after week in jail for refusing to testify on corruption. |
| 5/16/1998 | India rejects China's charges on N-tests. |
| 3/25/1987 | Marxist-led alliance gets majority in Kerala and West Bengal elections . |
|
![]()
|
|
|
