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Historical Event on 9/1/1893

Kashinath Tryambak Telang, first Maharashtrian Chief Justice of Mumbai High Court, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/17/1998Re-poll is ordered in 599 polling stations spread over nine states, following reports of largescale booth capturing. The Election Commission is to probe malpractices in Madhepura, Baghpat and Patna.
9/4/1947Gandhiji breaks fast.
6/22/1994L. V. Prasad, father of South Indian film industry, died.
4/14/1948Law about Atomic Energy implemented in India.
7/23/1993Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2B), second satellite in the INSAT-2 series, was launched. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was aunched by European Ariane launch vehicle.
1/14/1994C. V. Waran, veteran freedom fighter and social worker, passed away.
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
7/19/1998The INSAT-2C satellite suffers ``disorientation'' - loss of earth lock - briefly.
2/20/1968First Edition of 'Amrit Bazar Patrika' weekly was published in Bengali language.
10/31/1984Rajiv Gandhi sworn in as Prime Minister of India by Gyani Zail Singh, President of India, at New Delhi. He held this office till December 1, 1989.