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Historical Event on 10/6/1990

Justice Ranganath Mishra sworn in as Chief Justice of Supreme Court.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/29/1930Ramnath Baburao Kenny, cricketer (batted in 5 Tests for India in 1950's), was born in Bombay.
11/23/1948The beseiged garrison of Punch was relieved a full year after its siege. This meant that a firm grip had been established all the way from Pathankot on the major portions of this province.
10/22/1908John Sutton, actor (Tower of London, Return of Fly), was born in Rawalpindi, India.
11/9/1942Jami, last evergreen poet of Parsi language, died.
9/19/1927Kunwar Narayan, famous writer of 'Atmajayee' and 'Akaron Ke Aas Pas', was born.
9/29/1959Arati Saha successfully swam the English Channel. She was the first Asian lady to achieve the feat.
3/7/1934Nariman Jamshedji Contractor ""Nari Contractor"", cricketer (Indian batsman & captain) was born in Godhra, Gujarat.
12/15/1997Orissa Janata Dal unit splits with 29 of 43 Legislature Party members forming 'Biju Janata Dal'.
3/4/1906Hakim Abdul Majid started his medial dispensary under the name of Hamdard Dawakhana at Delhi.
1/4/1907Govind Rai, renowned Gujarati novelist and writer of 'Saraswati Chandra', passed away.