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Historical Event on 6/11/1997

I.K. Gujral, PM, asserts that India had not deployed the `Prithvi' ballistic missile anywhere in the country or on the border.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/8/1971Mohinder Singh Gill at Fresno sets record for TJ in 16.79.
9/12/1992Mallikarjun Bhimramayya Mansoor, famous Hindustani classical vocalist of Jaipur Gharana, died in Dharward, Karnataka at the age of 81 years.
6/18/1943British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.
3/6/1915Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore met for the first time at Shantiniketan.
5/13/1962Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963)
10/2/1999Ban orders in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar.
9/9/1898Explosive Department of India was established at Nagpur. This is presently under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
9/14/1953Andhra Pradesh was established. Hyderabad became the capital instead of Karnul.
1/23/1909New direct 7,000-mile telegraphic link with India is hailed as a great achievement at London.
9/21/1994Outbreak of pneumonic plague in Surat, Gujarat.