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Historical Event on 6/8/1968

Madhuri Mani Iyyer, famous singer of Karnatak Gharana, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/19/1888Namakkal Kavignar, Gandhian poet and painter, was born at Mohanur in Salem.
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).
1/5/1953Andhra University celebrated its silver jubilee.
8/20/1917Declaration of historic 'Mongegue'.
8/3/1939Apoorva Kumar Sengupta, cricketer (1959 Test - India vs WI, without distinction), was born in Lucknow.
6/18/1993The 14th national council of the BJP at Bangalore swears by Hindutva.
9/24/1629Jacques Specx appointed Governor General of Dutch-Indies.
1/25/1989Congress-I ministry headed by S. C. Jamir assumes office in Nagaland.
3/24/1855First long distance telegram message was opened between Agra and Calcutta at a distance of 1,300 km.
12/10/1993Kerala Congress(M) splits; Four MLAs, including Minister T.M.Jacob, expelled.