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Historical Event on 9/1/1977

M. L. Wadhawan was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 02-09-1979.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/22/1854Kawasji Nanabhai Dawar started the first Cloth Mill namely 'Bombay Spinning Mills'.
2/23/1998Ramdeo Singh, freedom fighter, is shot dead at Salaunchak village in Bihar.
9/8/1953Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Premier of Kashmir, was shot at.
6/18/1997Prakash Padukone launches IBC.
5/8/1954Indian Government decided to integrate Chandranagar in West Bengal which was under the rule of the French.
7/23/1988Jahangir Khan, cricketer (4 Tests for India 1932-36), died.
5/12/1937George VI is crowned.
2/1/1889Amrit Kaur, an eminent social worker, freedom fighter and political leader, was born a princess in the royal family of King Harman Singh of Kapoorthala. She assisted Gandhi for 18 years and was connected with World Health Organisation and Red Cross Society.
11/19/1992M. Veerappa Moily selected to become the new CM of Karnataka.
10/18/1980The first Himalayan Car Rally of 5,377.9 km was started from Brabourne Stadium, Bombay with 74 starters.