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Historical Event on 6/7/1979
Bhaskara-I, first experimental satellite for Earth resources/meteorology remote sensing and the Second Satellite of India, launched. This satellite carried TV and microwave cameras. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle 'Intercosmos'.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 7/23/1988 | Jahangir Khan, cricketer (4 Tests for India 1932-36), died. |
| 6/14/1990 | Veerendra Verma sworn in as the new Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh. |
| 4/30/1909 | Sant Tukdoji Maharaj, great saint, patriot and social worker, was born at Yawali, district Amravati. |
| 8/18/1991 | 12 LTTE militants commit suicide. |
| 1/10/1818 | The last battle was fought in Rampura between the Marathas and the company. |
| 5/29/1953 | Ranji Nanan, cricketer (Trinidad off-spinner, 1 Test v Pakistan 1981), was born. |
| 6/17/1991 | Prabhakar Machve, famous litterateur, passed away. |
| 5/21/1927 | Cargo Transportation service started between Calcutta and Bagdogra. |
| 2/25/1992 | Railway budget proposes 20\% hike in upper class passenger fares. |
| 10/2/1972 | Broadcasting of Mumabi Doordarshan started. |
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