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Historical Event on 11/8/1997
India lifts Asia Cup tennis title in Delhi.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 11/8/1997 | Mian Tansen, a prominent figure of North Indian (Hindustani) classical music and famous singer of Akbar's court, died at Gwalior. Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara. |
| 4/19/1910 | Anant Laxman Kanhere, revolutionary, was hanged. |
| 8/1/1920 | Gandhiji addresses letter to Viceroy surrendering ""Kaisar-E-Hind"" Medal, ""Zulu War"" Medal and ""Boer War"" Medal and launched the All India Non-Violent Non-Coperation Movement. |
| 8/25/1975 | Bundelkhand University was established in Uttar Pradesh. |
| 7/24/1985 | Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sikh leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal of Akali Dal signed a peace contract known as 'Punjab Accord' thus ending the four-year agitation in Punjab. |
| 11/13/1999 | A woman commits 'sati' in Satpura village in Mohaba district of Uttar Pradesh |
| 7/7/1995 | Rajan Pillai, 47, died because of denial of timely medical attention by Tihar jail authorities and also within 24 hours of rejection of his plea for medical treatment at Escorts Hospital by the court. |
| 10/10/1844 | Badruddin Taibjee, lawyer and leader, was born. |
| 10/10/1844 | Mughals capture Ahmednagar. |
| 10/6/1969 | Bruna Coutinho, Indian Soccer(Football) player, was born in Calangute, Goa. He was recognised as Indian Player of the Year in 1996. |
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