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Historical Event on 6/1/1997

Union Minister for Forests and Environment, Prof. Saifuddin Soz announces Rs. 9 crore central package for afforestation and eco-development in J&K.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/25/1987Ramaswamy Venkataraman became the eighth President of India. He held this office till July 25, 1992.
2/21/1995The plan outlay for Andhra Pradesh for 1995-96 fixed at Rs. 3.159 crores.
7/31/1912Allan Octavian, great social reformer, patriot, lawyer, journalist and politician, passed away at the age of 84.
8/20/1828Brahmo Samaj, the first movement to initiate religio-social reforms, was founded by Ram Mohun Roy (1772-1833) in Calcutta. Influenced by Islam and Christianity, Roy denounced polytheism, idol worship, repudiated the Vedas, avataras, karma and reincarnation, caste and more. The first session of Adi Brahmo Samaj was held in the rented house by Kamal Bose of Chitpore Road in Jorasanko area in Calcutta.
3/16/1877Nanalal Dalpatram Kavi, famous poet, Gujarati litterateur and Headmaster, was born.
3/8/1999The President formally revokes the proclamation imposing Central rule in Bihar after this was decided by the Union Cabinet earlier in the day.
5/1/1886May Day was first observed in Chicago, USA. Work, Social activities, Rest, for 8 Hours.
9/20/1819Jose Custodio Faria (Joseph Stadio Faria), revolutionary scientist of Goa died.
12/24/1973E.V.Ramasami, founder of DMK party, prominent leader, great social worker and revolutionary freedom fighter, died at the age of 94.
8/8/1936Corbett National Park was established. It was the first country in the country.