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Historical Event on 6/30/1992

Over 20 Indian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia due to heatwave and inadequate medical attention.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/23/1973Sambamurthy Pichhu, famous musician of Madras, died.
8/1/1997Nitin Mongia wins Laser standard in sailing championship in Hyderabad.
9/25/1922Shri Nath Pai, freedom fighter, Barrister and Member of Parliament, was born in Konkan region of Maharashtra.
6/8/1998Sani Abacha, 54, Nigerian President, died in Abuja of heart attack.
7/18/1909Vishnu Dey, Gyanpeeth awardee and famous Bengali poet, was born.
8/1/1994Surendra Singh was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-07-1996.
3/2/1963China reports troops have left disputed area in India.
3/25/1954The first helicopter S-55 arrived ferried to Delhi. The Indian Air Force experience with rotary wing aircraft. It was indeed a 'red letter day' in the history of IAF a befitting gift on its coming of age ' when the first helicopter wearing IAF markings appeared at Palam in the form of a Sikorsky, S-55. Such a swift action, complete involvement and dedication on the part of the crew and technicians was the clear indication of the standards with which One-O-Four set about its tasks for others to emulate.
2/14/1922Bhimsen Joshi, great singer and composer, was born.
11/28/1945Australia Services draw second Victory Test Cricket vs India at Calcutta.