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Historical Event on 2/6/1959

Ann Chandy was appointed the first Woman judge of Kerala High Court. In 1937, she became the 'munsif'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/4/1994India elected to the executive boards of UNDP, UN Population Fund and UNICEF.
1/14/1994C. V. Waran, veteran freedom fighter and social worker, passed away.
4/15/1962S. S. Khera was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 18-11-1964.
8/15/1997K. R. Narayanan, President, posthumously confers nation's highest peace-time gallantry award 'Ashok Chakra' to second Lieutenant Puneet Dutta.
11/1/1999H. K. Dua, senior Journalist and former editor of The Indian Express and The Hindustan Times, is appointed the Press Adviser to the Prime Minister.
1/26/1961Special stamps dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in the Champion of Liberty series issued by the United States postal department.
10/14/1997The two millionth Maruti vehicle rolled out.
2/18/1975Syed Nazir Ali, cricketer (2 Tests for India, 4 wickets), passed away.
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.
8/5/1992The Supreme Court appoints a 3-member panel to visit Ayodhya and report on the new structures there.