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Historical Event on 6/19/1997

Indian flag cargo ship, M. V. Arcadia Pride, sinks in inclement weather, seven nautical miles off Colaba, Mumbai, leaving four sailors dead and 20 missing. In the rescue and search operation by the Indian Navy, nine persons were rescued.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/29/1998ISRO successfully launches its largest sounding rocket, Rohini (RH-560 mk, 11 total payload, 127 kg).
10/23/1992UPSC decides to introduce a new essay paper for the civil services examination.
3/27/1767Khanderao Holkar, one of the Generals in Peshwa kingdom, passed away.
8/19/1903Gangadhar Devram Khanolkar, biographer and critic, was born.
10/6/1985P.T. Usha sets record for 400m (Women) in 51.61 seconds at Canberra .
4/1/1878Calcutta Museum was opened for general public.
8/28/1934Justice Sujata Manohar was born.
3/14/1910Dalai Lama makes a rare state visit to the Viceroy of Calcutta.
4/2/1980S. S. Grewal was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 30-04-1981.
10/2/1961Indian Limited Shipping Transport Corporation established.