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Historical Event on 9/11/1999

India's Sachin Ratti won the men's singles title in the New Zealand International Badminton championship, defeating top seed and world No. 23 Rio Suryana of Australia in the final.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/21/1998India declares a moratorium on nuclear testing.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
12/1/1921Des Raj Kalia, great librarian, was born at Fazilka, Punjab.
7/21/1999Bansi Lal, Haryana Chief Minister, quits before seeking a trust vote; and rebels form a separate party.
1/1/1955Shantiswaroop Bhatnagar, famous Indian Chemical Expert, died.
8/3/1780British officer captain Bruce conquered Gwalior fort under Major Popham after defeating Sindhiya.
6/18/1917Lachhmansingh Gill, famous politician and former chief minister, was born.
12/5/1959K. S. Duleepsinhji, cricketer (12 Tests for England, 995 runs), passed away.
5/7/1994Ustad Jahiruddin Dagar Nasir, famous classical singer of Dhrupad-Dhamar, passed away at the age of 62 in Bareilly.
10/16/1999Geet Sethi bagged the Fred Davis award as the "Billiards Player of the Year 1998-99'