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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
4/14/1989Ranjan Roy, captain of Indian Navy, and his wife Rupali Roy started off in a Maruti car.
7/30/1886Dr. S.Muthulakshmi Reddi, first women M.A.L.A.S, was born.
8/2/1953Baldev Ramji Mirdha ""Kisan Kesari"", great social worker, leader and politician, died in harness while going to address a Kisan Conference. He also played a vital role in formation of Rajasthan.
2/13/1601John Lancaster leads 1st East India Company voyage from London.
1/17/1917Dr. Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran, (M.G.R.), Indian film star, politician and charismatic Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was born at Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was also the founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga (AIADMK).
1/17/1917Guru Ramdasji died. His son Arjun Dev succeeded him and changed the offerings to the Guru into a regular tax.
1/18/1983Indi Singh, Soccer(Football) player, was born in Vancouver, Canada.
6/10/1908Mary Clubwala Jadhav, politician and social worker, was born.
7/7/1992Truckers call off strike.
3/30/1908Devika Rani, famous film actress, was born.