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Historical Event on 4/6/1966

Mihir Sen, first Indian swimmer to achieve many remarkable feats, swam across the 'Palk Strait' measuring 22 kms between India & Sri Lanka (Cylone).

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/10/1992SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.
3/17/1943Indian troops retreat from Rathedaung to Buthidaung in the face of a renewed Japanese offensive on the Arakan front in Burma.
9/25/195414 Members of Parliament (MP) form a new party called the Union of Socialist Progress. Acharya Kripalani is the leader.
1/28/1996Dev Kanta Baruah, first President of former Congress, passed away at New Delhi at the age of 82.
6/9/2000The CBI-designated court frames charges against Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and RJD president Laloo Prasad Yadav in the disproportionate assets case.
8/9/1971A 20-year non-aggression treaty for peace, friendship and co-operation was signed between India and U.S.S.R.
12/15/1995Rajya Sabha approves extension of President's rule in J & K for a further period of 6 months and also passes Government resolution approving imposition of President's rule in UP.
10/20/198121-month-old Left United Front Ministry led by E. K. Nayanar resigns in Kerala.
7/3/1941Adoor Gopalakrishnan, cinematographer (Kathapurushan, Mathulikal), was born.
5/13/1962Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67).