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Historical Event on 9/8/1887

Swami Sivananda, (1887-1963), religious leader, Hindu universalist renaissance guru, author of 200 books and founder of Divine Life Society with 400 branches worldwide, was born in the quiet village of Pattamadai, District Tirunelveli.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/21/1948C. Rajagopalachari was appointed the first Indian Governor General of Indian union (21/06/1948-25/01/1950). After January 25, 1950, this post was abolished.
11/2/1976Lok Sabha passes the 42nd Constitution Amendment Bill making India a Socialist Secular Republic and laying down the fundamental duties of citizens.
5/20/1996CPI Leader Indrajit Gupta appointed pro-term speaker in the Lok Sahba.
9/29/1994Gulf nations suspend Indian flights on account of plague epidemic.
12/28/1981Madras-Penang undersea cable commissioned.
3/29/1914Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram came in India.
5/24/1991The body of Rajiv Gandhi, India's assassinated former premier and son of the late Indira Gandhi, was cremated in New Delhi today. He was killed by a suicide bomber in the southern state of Tamil Nadu three days ago. Police suspect that Tamil rebels, fighting for independence in Sri Lanka, carried out the murder. Gandhi's death signaled the end of the Nehru dynasty's rule over India. His two children were too young to assume the leadership of this turbulent nation. There was pressure for Sonia Gandhi to succeed her husband, but she was Italian-born and refused.
5/5/1944Gandhi-Jinnah talks break down on Pakistan issue.
1/16/1818The Rana of Udaipur signed a treaty with the British to protect Mewad.
5/10/1977Jahangir Khan, famous musician, passed away.