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Historical Event on 5/9/1997

At least 71 persons were killed and nine injured when a truck carrying a marriage party plunges into gorge near Gasota in Hamerpur district of Himachal Pradesh.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/1/1855East India Railways were held for formal inauguration; Howrah station was opened.
2/8/1959The Report of the Committee of Parliament constituted under Article 344 (4) of the constitution was submitted to the President.
12/17/1959Pattabhi Sitaramayya, president of Indian National Congress and politician, died at the age of 78.
5/25/1995Parliament gives assent to Budget and passes Finance Appropriation Bill.
5/21/1927Cargo Transportation service started between Calcutta and Bagdogra.
12/19/1927Uttar Pradesh was formed by an Automobile Association.
6/24/1901John Thottam (Sir Marry Benigna C.D.) Marry, great poetess and teacher, was born in Elangi village at Kerala.
2/18/1665The Portuguese handover Mumbai island to England.
6/1/1959N.G. Ranga resigned from the Indian National Congress and took up the leadership of the newly formed Swatantra Party.
1/7/1956Vinoo Mankad scores 231 vs New Zealand, 413 opening stand with Roy.