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Historical Event on 9/9/1942

Shirish Kumar, martyr, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/28/1990Following the war threat as the January 15 deadline set by UN for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait approaches, GOI advise Indians in Gulf to send back their families to India.
4/13/1919Jallianwala Baug massacre. The great Indian tragedy occured in Amritsar which claimed 389 lives and wounded 1,516 activitists fighting for Indian independence. Early in 1919, the Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed. This authorized the Government to imprison any person without any trial and conviction in a court of law. This furious act was under the guidence of cruel Brigedier General R. E. H. Dyer and his 50 men troop. Michael O' Dwyer was then the Governor of Punjab who naturally defended the action. This day is observed as Jallianwala Baug Day.
12/30/1974Opening of the fifth Indian Film Festival. It was presided over by Satyajit Ray at New Delhi.
4/12/1752Agreement to save the king between Shinde and Holkar.
10/12/1990Government of India announces a 15\% cut in oil consumption, exempting LPG and kerosene.
12/15/1965Maharastra State Agriculture Industry Development Corporation established.
4/18/1998Dr. A. R. Kidwai is appointed Governor of West Bengal.
10/12/1935Shivraj Vishwanath Patil, former Speaker of Lok Sabha, was born
8/10/1993Election Commission withdrew controversial order. By-polls to be held before 10.
9/12/1898Baldev Prasad Mishra, Hindi litterateur, was born.