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Historical Event on 10/6/1997

I. K. Gujral, PM, begins visit to South Africa, which was the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/16/1923Vishnu Moreshwar Mahajani, famous author, poet and playwright, passed away.
6/24/1928Mrinal Keshav Gore, leader in Maharashtra, was born.
5/28/1996BJP Govt. incapable of assembling a majority after two weeks. A left-wing coalition takes over headed by new prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda, Janata Dal leader and United Front coalition government. He held this office till 12 April 1997.
5/26/1948First ever trade agreement with Pakistan.
11/18/1772Madhav Rao Peshwa (the 4th peshwa ruler) died at the age of 28. Narayanrao succeeded him.
11/18/1772Mughals, under the leadership of Akbar, defeated Hindu ruler Hemu in the second battle of Panipat.
11/18/1772Francisco de Almeida, Viceroy of Protuguese India, passed away in a battle.
1/28/1976Erapalli Prasanna takes 8-76 to rip through New Zealand at Eden Park.
10/1/1959Hon'ble Judge Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 31/01/1964.
7/11/1957Aga Sultan Sir Muhammad (1877-1957), Aga Khan III, spritual leader of Ismaeli Muhammedans, passed away. He worked for Britian in the WW I & II. Aga Khan was extremly rich, he once had himself weighed against a sack of diamonds belonging to him. He was also one among those who formed the Muslim League.