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Historical Event on 10/6/1949
Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of National Defence Academy in Kharakvasla near Pune.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 2/24/1996 | Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA. |
| 5/19/1993 | Government decides to merge Vayudut with Indian Airlines. |
| 1/16/1992 | For the first time in a decade, India decides to import one million tonnes of wheat. |
| 6/22/1991 | M. Karunanidhi, DMK President, resigned from the Assembly. |
| 3/28/1994 | G-15 summit opens with only six heads of Government in New Delhi. |
| 10/29/1964 | Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time. |
| 10/17/1994 | Seshan's controversial biography ''DMK'' obtains stay. |
| 10/17/1994 | Khidr Khan Syed, Governor of Lahore, replaced Daulat Khan Lodi on Delhi's throne. |
| 7/21/1999 | The Janata Dal splits under Deve Gowda and Sharad Yadav. The latter group to support NDA. |
| 7/7/1992 | Truckers call off strike. |
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