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Historical Event on 10/1/1997

Gul Mohammed (36), world's shortest man, died in New Delhi. Standing 56.16 cm tall, Mohammed entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 1992.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/31/1946Jinnah threatens sanctions of ""Direct Action"".
11/10/1990Chandra Shekhar Singh sworn in as 8th Prime Minister of India. He remained in this office till June 21, 1991 Devilal was sworn in as the Dy. Prime Minister.
10/10/1954First 'President Award' was awarded to film 'Shyamchi Aai'.
3/25/1609Henry Hudson embarks on an exploration for Dutch East India Co. at Pulicat.
11/10/1991South Africa's first cricket One-day international since 1970 vs India.
9/18/2000President K. R. Narayanan presents the Dada Saheb Phalke award for the year 1999 to film maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
10/21/1981Kerala under central rule.
8/3/1930Vyanktesh Bapuji Ketkar, famous astrologist and researcher, died.
10/18/1997Prince Philip switches on the internet version of Malayala Manorama and The Week at Kochi.
10/1/1967Indian Tourist Development Corporation Limited established.