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Historical Event on 7/23/1993

Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2B), second satellite in the INSAT-2 series, was launched. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was aunched by European Ariane launch vehicle.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/23/1993Firuz Shah captured the throne of Delhi and Sultan Jalal'ud-din Khalji called himself.
5/18/1933Gandhiji commences at noon 21 days' fast for self-purification; released unconditionally at 9 p.m.
9/13/1991Churchil Alemao, former Goa CM, who was wanted under COFEPOSA, surrenders to the police in Panaji.
2/9/1917Homi Talyarkhan, great politician, was born.
5/20/1878Krishnashastri Chiplunkar, Marathi novelist and omnicent, passed away.
6/19/1747Nadirshaha passed away.
11/9/1710Reynier de Klerk, governor-general of Dutch-Indies, baptized.
3/11/1881Ashley Eden unveiled in Calcutta Town Hall the first statue of Indians Ram Nath Tagore and Dwarkanath Tagore.
3/31/1959Dalai Lama fled China & was granted political asylum in India.
4/25/1982India's first telecast colour broadcasting started on Dordarshan.