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Historical Event on 8/6/1997

Army confirms social activist Sanjay Ghose's death who was abducted by ULFA.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/30/1999G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner, seeks enhanced security in the wake of threats to his life.
4/5/1908Babu Jagjivan Ram, valiant freedom fighter, was born in Chandwa village in Bhojpur, Bihar. He held many prominent ministerial portfolios such as Communications Minister (1952-56), Railway Minister (1956-62), Food and Agriculture Minister (1967-70) and Defence Minister (1970-74). After 1977, he became the Deputy Prime Minister (Defence) in Janta regime. Thereafter, he established Congress (J). His uninterrupted representation in the Parliament from 1936 to 1986 is a world record. This day is commemorated as ""Samta Diwas"".
2/18/1905Indian Home Rule Society was founded at London by Shyamji Krishna Varma.
4/8/1923Plague in India killed 1,000 in past week.
10/27/1969Darshansingh Pheruman died in Amritsar during the 74th day of his fast, which he had undertaken for the merger of Chandigarh in Punjab.
4/8/1831Ram Mohan Roy landed in England.
12/8/1996Sachin Tendulkar became the youngest cricketer to make 3000 runs in test cricket (at the age of 23 yrs and 228 days.)
5/6/1967Dr. Zakir Hussain elected President.
9/30/1963The USSR openly louded Indian view on Kashmir issue. This was against Pakistan's motives.
9/19/1990Planning Commission announces 8th Five-Year Plan proposals with a total outlay of Rs. 610,000 crore.