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Historical Event on 10/1/1997
Gerhard Fischer, social worker, nominated for Gandhi peace prize. The 76-year-old German "Ambassador of Humanity'' was unanimously chosen for his contribution for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 6/9/1957 | General Election ( 2nd) of India ends. |
| 7/26/1923 | Mukeshchandra Mathur, famous playback singer, was born. |
| 2/5/1986 | Laxmanrao Sardesai, famous Marathi and Konkani litterateur, passed away. |
| 2/5/1986 | Guru Arjun Dev, Sikh Guru, was born. |
| 2/16/1992 | Abbas Musawi, leader of Hezbollah, assassinated. |
| 2/2/1921 | Mukundrao Kirloskar was born. |
| 4/17/1799 | Srirangapatnam was surrounded by British Army in the fourth and last Mysore war which began in 1798. Tipu Sultan' was killed in the battle on 4th May. The East India Company announced the Seringapatanam Medal (1799). |
| 11/6/1988 | The graduated use of force finally compelled the rebels to surrender and the personnel of Godavari then took over. When psychological pressure did not succeed, warning shots were fired by both the naval ships. |
| 3/15/1997 | Lok Sabha passes Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 1997. |
| 4/13/1997 | Anand wins Dos Hermanas chess crown. |
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