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Historical Event on 1/6/1980

In the general election (7th) of India, Indira Gandhi led Indian National Congress Party gains two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha legislative elections.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/10/1948Human Rights Day.
1/8/1947Rajasthan University established at Jaipur.
5/28/1907Purohit Dingambar Vinayak (Nanasaheb), leader in Maharashtra, was born.
7/4/1999The Indian Army recaptured Tiger Hill after a 11 hour assault, and hoisted the tricolour atop the 16,500 ft. peak.
2/3/1912Bardanand Chattergy, chemical expert, was born.
11/27/1999BJP recaptures the Jaipur Civic body posts by winning 49 out of 70 seats.
7/7/1992Truckers call off strike.
1/30/1999Pandit Ravi Shankar, sitar maestro, is chosen for Bharat Ratna.
8/6/1997Army confirms social activist Sanjay Ghose's death who was abducted by ULFA.
11/17/1991Narasimha Rao, PM, wins by-election in Nandyal with a record margin of 5,80,297 votes.