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Historical Event on 8/9/1963
India is the first country to add its signature to the test-ban treaty at Moscow.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 1/1/1903 | Sen also produced the first publicity films of India--""Jaba Kusum Hair Oil'' and ''Edward's Anti-malaria Specific''. He also filmed the celebrations of the Coronation of King Edward VII at Calcutta. |
| 12/23/1964 | India & Ceylon hit by cyclone, about 4,850 killed. |
| 8/30/1992 | The first Indian-built ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) successfully flown in Bangalore. |
| 9/10/2000 | Marat Safin wins the men's singles in the US open championship. |
| 9/3/1987 | Vishwanathan Anand, 17, becomes India's first and the world's youngest Grandmaster. |
| 12/14/1946 | Sanjay Gandhi, youth Congress leader, was born in New Delhi. |
| 12/21/1989 | V. P. Singh wins vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha. |
| 1/6/1972 | America declared Naval Drill in the Indian Ocean. |
| 4/20/1993 | Jharkhand Movement suspends its 36-days old economic blockade. |
| 1/26/1950 | The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal. |
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