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Historical Event on 9/24/1815

John Sevier, Indian fighter (Gov/Rep-Tn), died at the age of 70.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/5/1851Geological Survey of India was established in Calcutta.
4/5/1984Rakesh Sharma,Squadron leader, becomes India's first spaceman when he is launched aboard Soyuz T-11 of Soviet Union.
10/31/1920Inaugural session of the All India Trade Union Congress was conducted in Bombay.
11/15/2000Congress(I) gives a thumping mandate to Sonia Gandhi.
7/9/1969India accepted 'Royal Bengal Tiger' as its National Animal, as recommended by the Indian Wild life Board. This Tiger is also known as the majestic tiger - panthere tigris (Linnaeus).
9/22/1994G. N. Joshi, famous singer, died.
1/14/1998Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to M. S. Subbualakshmi (b 1916).
7/10/2000Pete Sampras wins his 7th singles Wimbledon title and his 13th Grand Slam title overtaking Roy Emerson's 12 titles.
12/27/1990Central Govt. introduces fresh direct tax proposals to raise additional Rs. 810 crore by raising income tax and fixing limits for deduction of depreciation.
10/30/1992India and China decide to continue peace measures and open more points for border trade.