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Historical Event on 9/21/1994

Outbreak of pneumonic plague in Surat, Gujarat.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/9/1965Fighting breaks out in the Rann of Kutch between Indian and Pakistani troops. Pakistan attacked Indian borders, Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet, this was manned by the State Armed Police Batallions. In Kutch launched its 8th Infantry Division supported by two regiments of M47/48 Pattons. Operation 'Desert Hawk' was launched to draw away reserves from other vulnerable areas, and possibly to test India's resolve. The Indian Army did not rise to the bait.
3/20/1951Madanlal Udhouram Sharma, cricketer (Indian medium pacer in the 70's), was born in Amritsar.
8/28/1934Justice Sujata Manohar was born.
11/19/1975Sushmita Sen, former Miss Universe and film actress, was born.
5/7/1973The foundation stone was laid of Itanagar, the new capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
2/22/1978Judge Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 11/07/1985.
2/10/1979Itanagar was declared as capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
3/25/1990Lakshadweep Council elections.
1/3/1978Chandrasekar takes 6-52 at MCG in Indian innings win.
9/10/1993India and South Korea sign agreement to expand trade and investment.