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Historical Event on 9/1/1947
Mahatma Gandhi undertakes a fast for unity among Hindus and Muslims. He breaks the fast after 73 hours when peace is restored.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 9/18/1996 | Suresh Mehta ministry wins the confidence vote in Gujarat . |
| 4/2/1679 | Aurangzeb reimposed Jizya Tax to finance the spread of Islam on the Hindus.This Jeziya tax was abolished by Akbar. |
| 7/5/1957 | Dr. Anugrah Narain Singh, great leader, freedom fighter, educationist and Minister of India, died.. |
| 12/14/1812 | Lord Charles Caning, Governor General and Viceroy of India (1856-1862), was born. |
| 12/12/1872 | Balkrishna Shivram Munje, freedom fighting leader and president of Hindu Mahasabha, was born. |
| 5/1/1940 | Marathi magzine `Digdarshan' was published. |
| 3/27/1878 | Britishers sent Indian soldiers to Malta considering that the Russian would attack. |
| 1/18/1971 | Barrister Nath Pai, freedom fighter and member of parliament, passed away at the age of 49. |
| 8/29/2000 | Supreme Court releases of 115 'Veerappan aides' on bail or otherwise till further orders. |
| 9/16/2000 | Aparna Popat loses to Kelly Morgan in the first round of the badminton event at the Sydney Olympics. |
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