|
|
Historical Event on 8/9/1892
Shri Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, prolific author and first librarian of the University of Madras, was born.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 11/6/1931 | Chithira Tirunal Bala Ramavarma, ascended throne and ruled state of Travancore as Maharaja, passed away. |
| 5/1/1997 | Abhijit Kunte wins National `A' chess championshop for men. |
| 1/12/1992 | Punjab election set for February 19. |
| 4/1/1944 | Japanese troops conquer Jessami, East-India. |
| 4/1/1944 | Don Francis-Di-Almeda of Portugal arrived at Cochin as Viceroy of India. |
| 1/23/1977 | Janata Party was formed. Congress Sangathan, Jansangh, Bhartiya Lokdal and Samajwadi Party decided to merge and create Janata Party. |
| 1/19/2000 | M.A. Chidambaram (81), leading industrialist and chairman of the MAC Group, died in Chennai. |
| 11/23/1997 | Nirad C.Chaudhuri, famous author, completed 100 years of his life. |
| 2/10/1806 | Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara, freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Kainakary , Kerala. |
| 2/13/1994 | Dr. Krishnaprasad Mishra, 'Sahitya Academy Award' winner, Oria novelist and short story writer, passed away. |
|
![]()
|
|
|
