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Historical Event on 3/13/1997

Sister Nirmala Joshi, 63, is chosen to succeed Mother Teresa as the Superior-General of Missionaries of Charity.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/25/1999Former Indian Davis Cup captain Narendra Nath died in Delhi.
4/21/1975Farakka Barrage dedicated to nation.
9/30/2000Gen. S. Padmanabhan takes over as the new Chief of the Army Staff from Gen. V. P. Malik.
3/12/1954Indian National Academy of Letters ""Sahitya Academy"" inaugurated by Dr. Radhakrishnan.
3/14/1999Arjun Atwal won the Indian Open Golf in Calcutta.
11/11/1973India's first International Philatelic Exihibition started in New Delhi.
9/24/1873Mahatma Jyotirao Phule established the 'Satyashodhak Samaj'.
11/5/1956University Grants Commission Act sets up UGC.
5/3/1999Cochin Port Trust men and Southern Railway women won the 21st Federation Cup volleyball titles in Pathanamthitta.
8/15/1854The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.