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Historical Event on 6/8/1968

Madhuri Mani Iyyer, famous singer of Karnatak Gharana, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/19/1997Ambar Roy, Indian test batsman (1969-70), died in Calcutta.
12/6/1971US bars aid to India for aggression against Pakistan.
1/1/1862Indian Penal Code and code of Criminal Procedure passed on October 6, 1860 came into force.
6/9/1980M. G. Ramachandran's second AIADMK ministry takes office.
7/10/2000Pete Sampras wins his 7th singles Wimbledon title and his 13th Grand Slam title overtaking Roy Emerson's 12 titles.
10/17/1859Keshavlal Harshrai Dhruv, researcher and translator, was born.
9/22/1992Indo-British Extradition Treaty signed in London.
12/28/1984Eighth General Election of India ends. Indian National Congress party wins with thumping majority.
8/14/1942Usha Mehta, freedom fighter, started broadcasting from a secret transmitter on the wave length of 42.84 meters. This channel was used for freedom movement telecasts.
12/30/1887Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, leader of India Freedom Movement, Law expert, Educationist, Litterateur and founder of ""Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan"", was born at Bharuch.