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Historical Event on 9/1/1977

M. L. Wadhawan was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 02-09-1979.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/15/1831First Marathi Almanac (Panchang) started by Ganpat Krishnaji.
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11/28/1967Pandurang Mahadev Bapat ""Senapati Bapat"", revolutionary and social reformer, passed away at the age of 89. He led the famous ""Mulshi Satyagraha"" and played a significant role in the struggle for Samyukta Maharashtra and took part in Goa liberation movement.
3/18/1991West Bengal opts for assembly poll.
4/7/1935Shankar Abaji Bhise, famous Indian scientist, died.
6/5/1994India test-fires a missile capable of reaching targets in China.
2/11/1993Naik sacks six ministers in Maharashtra.
1/19/1982Bombay High Court finds allegations against Chief Minister A. R. Antulay justified. Antulay resigns.
12/24/1921Rabindranath Tagore established ""Visva Bharati"" at Santiniketan with Brojendra Nath Seal as the chief guest.
10/1/1847Annie Besant, famous philosopher and thesophist, was born in London.