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Historical Event on 4/4/1984

Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian Astronaut to go in space from Baikanaur aboard Soviet Space Craft 'Soyuz 11' and revolved around the earth.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/23/1992G. S. Dhillon, former speaker of Lok Sabha, passed away.
4/28/1740Baji Rao I aka Thorle BajiRao Peshwa passed away at Raverkhedi near the banks of the Narmada river near Khargon and his son Balaji Baji Rao was placed on his father's throne as the Peshwa.
10/10/2000The world's first elected woman Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike died of heart attack in Colombo.
2/18/1871Vishnubuwa Brahamchari, first missionary of Hindu religion, passed away.
10/17/1997Prime Minister lays foundation stone of the Science City being set up at Jalandhar, Punjab.
4/26/1992Gyanapith award winner Prof. V.K.Gokak (82) passes away.
8/21/1990Prasar Bharati Bill moved in the Lok Sabha .
1/21/1993Chander Pal at Bangalore sets record for High Jump in 2.17.
3/24/1990Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) was withdrawn in toto from the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka.
7/18/1992Kanandevi, famous Bengali actress, passed away.