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Historical Event on 8/9/1963

India is the first country to add its signature to the test-ban treaty at Moscow.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/17/1839Lord William Bentik, governor general of India, was born.
3/4/2000Geeta Mukherjee (76), veteran communist leader, died of a massive heart attack in New Delhi. Popularly known as 'Geetadi', she won every Lok Sabha election from Panskura in West Bengal since 1980.
7/10/1991Shivraj Patil of Congress elected Speaker of 10th Lok Sabha.
11/3/1991India's short range surface-to-air missile (SAM) 'Trishul' successfully tested.
3/7/1994India and Iran sign three MoU in Tehran.
3/4/1996India and EU agree on a plan to boost trade ties.
1/26/1988A Post Office was established at Dakshin Gangotri under the Goa Postal Division. (11-7-89).
7/6/2000Mohan Lal bags Best Actor Award for his sensitive portrayal of a Kathakali artist in ''Vaanasprastham'' and the film wins the Best Feature Film and Best Editing Awards at the 47th National Film Festival-2000.
10/11/1986Mother Teresa escapes unhurt from a plane crash which killed six in Tanzania.
6/28/1975As a response to anti-government demonstrations, India imposes the toughest press censorship since independence.