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Historical Event on 1/21/1997

Delhi was the first city to use propane gas when 50 autorickshaws were started on trial basis.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/18/1772Madhav Rao Peshwa (the 4th peshwa ruler) died at the age of 28. Narayanrao succeeded him.
2/18/1931Swraj Paul, Indian and British industrialist and multi-millionaire (Caparo), was born.
8/17/1934Murasoli Shanmuga Sundram Maran was born in Thirukkuvalai village in Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu).
5/17/1857Bahadhur Shah II declared as the emperor of India.
5/27/1999Sharad Pawar, Tariq Anwar and P.A. Sangma launch the Nationalist Congress Party.
6/29/1997Anand wins Frankfurt chess classic '97 title in Germany.
12/12/1989Air Chief Marshal (retd.) Arjan Singh named Delhi Lt. Governor.
12/3/1948Surendra Pratap Singh, famous journalist and chief editor of Navbharat Times, was born.
6/19/1966Shiv Sena was established.
11/20/1859Elfinstone, Governor of Bombay Province and historian, passed away.