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Historical Event on 9/29/1959

Arati Saha successfully swam the English Channel. She was the first Asian lady to achieve the feat.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
2/10/1943Gandhi begins hunger strike to protest imprisonment. This strike lasted for 21 days till March 3.
10/4/1997Two top executives of Turkish firm 'Karsan', accused in Rs. 133 crore urea import scam case, were remanded to police custody.
9/23/1996Sitaram Kesri elected provisional president of Congress (I).
5/8/1954Indian Government decided to integrate Chandranagar in West Bengal which was under the rule of the French.
2/6/1994World Marathi Chember of Commerce' established.
8/11/1911Prem Bhatia, great journalist, was born.
1/16/1992Prices of steel and iron decontrolled.
10/26/194627 die as violence between Hindus and Muslims continued in Calcutta.
7/8/1996Suspended Dy. Municipal Commisioner Khairnar to be removed by Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation.