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Historical Event on 3/9/1966

India yields to Sikh demand for Punjab-speaking state.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/5/1992Ajit Singh elected 'real J.D.' President.
3/16/1999The Shiromani Akali Dal creates a record by unanimously electing Bibi Jagir Kaur Begowal as the first woman president of the SGPC.
9/9/1920Anglo Oriental College of Aligargh became Aligarh Muslim University. It was the first university to use the regional language.
2/6/1994Ram Mahadik, Congress leader, passed away.
11/18/1772Madhav Rao Peshwa (the 4th peshwa ruler) died at the age of 28. Narayanrao succeeded him.
5/4/1993Income Tax exemption limit raised to Rs.30,000; Customs duty on certain drugs reduced.
10/31/1885St. Stephen's Hospital was opened. It was the first hospital for women and children at Delhi.
1/18/1999Prof. Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate, is selected for Bharat Ratna.
2/4/1757Lord Clive remained unsuccessful after sending two ambassadors to make treaty with Siraj -Ud -Daula, while he was marching towards Calcutta.
4/21/1996Sanjay Thapar of the IAF (leader) becomes first Indian to parachute down to geometric North pole and unfurl the flag.