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Historical Event on 9/6/2000

Telecom workers launch a nation-wide strike in protest against inadequate safeguards prior to the corporatisation of the department from October 1.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/20/1881Pandit Kashinath Babaji (Chandrakant Bhringa), famous Marathi writer, was born at Munjawad in Nasik.
12/10/1952World's first official Family Planning programme launched in India.
10/26/1999India is re-elected to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
10/18/1983Vijay Manjrekar, cricketer 55 Tests for India, 3208 runs @ 39.12, died.
10/26/1891Padmabhushan Vaikunthbhai Mehta, famous Gandhian leader, was born.
9/25/1984Indian Army withdraws from the Golden Temple; repair of Akal Takht complete.
11/10/1989Foundation stone laid for the Ram Janambhoomi temple at Ayodhya.
11/10/1989Akbar won the war near Ahmedabad and captured Gujrat.
9/24/1932Poona Pact' was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This historical agreement allowed increased representation for untouchables. Also, Gandhi ended his fast.
3/4/1951Eleven countries and 489 male and female athletes participated in the first Asian Games started at National Stadium in New Delhi.