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Historical Event on 10/1/1997

Gerhard Fischer, social worker, nominated for Gandhi peace prize. The 76-year-old German "Ambassador of Humanity'' was unanimously chosen for his contribution for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/2/1956The president inaugurated the Bhoodan padyatra led by Dr. Sushila Nayar.
9/27/1760Mir Zafar was deposed and his son-in-law Mir Kasim became the Nawab of Bengal. He ruled till July 7, 1763.
9/1/1962Shivaji University was established in Kolhapur.
12/29/1996Trishul', surface-to-air missile successfully tested.
4/1/1989UN Peace-keeping Force arrives in Windhoek to prefare for independence of Namibia.
5/9/1981Pandit Sundarlal, great revolutionary and writer of 'Bharat Mein Angreji Raj', passed away.
8/27/1781Haider Ali and the Britishers fought the battle of Pallilore.
10/26/1886Godavarish Mishra, famous Orria poet, playwright and patriot, was born.
5/7/1907The First Electric Tramway service commenced in Bombay (Mumbai). This service was inaugurated by Municipality Chairman Vallabhdas Thakersey and Municipal Commissioner Sheppard at 5.30 p.m. This tram was well decorated and destined from Municipal Office upto Crawford Market.
5/14/1960The first plane of India flew upto New York.