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Historical Event on 7/1/1997

Prime Minister inaugurated India's first Science City in Calcutta.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/31/1941Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat of the Bombay Sappers showed an act of unparalleled bravery and inspiring leadership when commanding a detachment of 21 Field company of the Bombay Sappers on the road to Gondar, in Abyssinia. Hence, The Victoria Cross (VC) was bestowed upon him and he became the first Indian Commissioned Officer receipeant of The Victoria Cross (VC).
2/15/1993India regains ""Rubber"" after 6 years by beating England by an innings and 70 runs at Madras.
4/27/1993A national credit fund for women called the 'Rashtriya Mahila Kosh' set up.
2/16/1969Mirza Ghalib centenary stamp released.
3/9/1863Laxman Bapuji Kolhatkar (Bhaurao), famous singer and actor of Marathi theatre, was born.
2/2/1968TERLS dedicated to the United Nations.
8/29/1880Madhav Shrihari Ane, greatest Freedom fighter, was born.
7/25/1997Laloo Yadav resigns as Bihar Chief Minister after CBI-designated court issues an arrest warrant against him in fodder scam case. His wife, Rabri Devi, is sworn in as his successor. She becomes first woman Chief Minister of the State.
1/25/1856Battle of Seattle; skirmish between settlers & Indians.
5/9/1917Fighting breaks out at Kharkwasta in the north-west frontier of India.