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Historical Event on 9/29/1981

Delhi-Srinagar Indian Airlines Boeing 737 flight was diverted to Lahore, Pakistan by five Khalistan activists of the Dal Khalsa International. On board there were 117 passengers out of which 66 were freed on arrival in Lahore.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/25/1933All young Hindus aged between 12 and 25 years were forced to carry identity cards to prevent spread of terrorism.
11/25/2000Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Governments agree on a ""unified command'' for the STF operations against Veerappa
8/12/1897Major Gegeral Himmat Singh, Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Duputy Defence Minister, was born.
2/16/1969Mirza Ghalib centenary stamp released.
6/30/1931June Thorburn, actress (Touch & Go, Children Galore), was born in Kashmir, India.
9/8/1952The Copyright bill was signed during the first world convention by 35 nations including India at Geneva.
1/30/1996Maharashtra govt. decides to make school education free up to 10th standard.
12/3/1971India recognises Bangladesh. Indian army marches into Bangladesh and joins hands with Mukti Bahini. Pakistani Army in Bangladesh surrenders to the Indian Commander.
1/30/1996Mob ransacks Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet in Bangalore.
12/8/1897Balkrishna Sharma ""Navin"", famous Hindi poet, was born in Bhyana village of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh