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Historical Event on 12/9/1997

Dr. K. Shivarama Karanth (95), doyen of Kannada literature and Jnanpith Award winner, died in Manipal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/24/1899Maheshchandra Burjorjee Bilimoria, film distributor, was born.
8/12/1997Gulshan Kumar of Super Cassette Industries was shot dead by four unidentified persons in north-west Mumbai.
2/25/1987The Railway Minister announces introduction of 8 superfast trains from April 1.
7/1/1947British Parliament passes the India Independence Act and fixes August 15 for the transfer of power.
1/10/1818The last battle was fought in Rampura between the Marathas and the company.
5/18/1985Dr. P. C. Alexander appointed High Commissioner in Britain.
9/20/1940Saroj Lalwani, journalist and printing press director, was born.
7/20/1969M. Hidayatullah became the first acting President of India.
3/23/1986The first women's company of Central Reserve Police Force camp was raised in Durgapur.
11/9/1924Pandit C. R. Vyas, veteran singer, was born.