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Historical Event on 2/9/2000

The Madras High Court suspends the one-year jail sentence passed by a Special Court against the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Ms. Jayalalitha, in the 'Pleasant Stay Hotel Case'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/6/1939Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III of Baroda, great nationalist and social reformer, passed away.
5/18/1955Hindu Marriage Act is amended.
5/8/1996The governing Congress party is routed in Indian elections that have left no party with a clear mandate to govern.
1/26/1960More medals for armed forces were instituted including the Vishisht Seva Medal (in the classes), Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal and Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medals.
4/18/1998Dr. A. R. Kidwai is appointed Governor of West Bengal.
2/19/1986Computerised railway ticket reservation system was introduced in New Delhi Railway station.
5/20/1991A. S. L. V. was launched.
4/26/1952India says U.N. may disintegrate if powers block consideration of issues in small countries.
2/21/1952General Election ( 1st) of India ends.
1/27/1995Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal open at Kochi port.