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Historical Event on 6/7/1979

Bhaskara-I, first experimental satellite for Earth resources/meteorology remote sensing and the Second Satellite of India, launched. This satellite carried TV and microwave cameras. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle 'Intercosmos'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/3/1912Bardanand Chattergy, chemical expert, was born.
6/8/1999ATP announced Paes-Bhupathi as No. 1 ranked doubles team. In individual doubles ranking, Bhupathi and Paes were No. 1 and 2 respectively.
11/30/1759Alamgir was murdered by his minister Imad-ul-Mulk.
10/9/2000The Centre appoints Yogendra Narain as the new defence secretary and K. Sibal as the secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs while effecting a major bureaucratic reshuffle.
9/23/1980Indira Gandhi gains power to imprison without trial.
9/26/1919Rotary Club's first Indian meeting was held.
2/16/1955Maghnath Saha, famous scientist, passed away.
11/13/1917Gajanan Madhav, famous modern Hindi poet, critic and storywriter, was born.
5/20/1991General Election (10th) of India begins.
9/4/1946Interim Government formed.