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Historical Event on 7/6/1999

Sub. Jata Shankar secured 'Silver' medal in 400 Mtr race at the International circuit Athletic Meet held at Trivendrum.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/11/1966Gulzarilal Nanda was appointed as the acting Prime Minister of India. He held this position till January 24, 1966.
10/20/1997Veerappan, the forest brigand, releases the six hostages after 12 days.
12/30/1949India recognizes People's Republic of China.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
4/14/1914Takli Shivshankar, famous Malyalam novelist and short story writer, was born.
3/9/1974Guru Amudan Sharma, famous Manipuri dance master, passed away.
9/14/1910Dennis Laurence Amo, merchant and industrialist in Maharashtra, was born.
10/31/199426 die as cyclone lashes Tamil Nadu.
8/15/1994At Churchgate railway station on platform No.1, noted film actor A.K. Hangal signalled the start of theatre in a train by waving a green flag.
1/21/1956Strikes and demonstrations held in Bihar and Orissa in protest of the government's intention to revise state boundaries.