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Historical Event on 11/22/1997

Diana Hayden, 24-year-old Mumbai-born Miss India, beat 85 contestants from around the world to be crowned new 'Miss Universe' at Mahe in Seychelles.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/4/1995The fourth ASLV-D4 blasts off from Sriharikota, successfully placing the SROSS-C2 satellite in orbit.
8/27/1859Dorabji Jamshetji Tata, great industrialist, was born.
7/1/1989New Governors were appointed in five states. Gen. K. V. Krishna Rao became Governor for J&K.
12/25/1919Naushad, famous film music director, was born.
8/29/1982Shree Maa Anandmayee of universal fame passed away. Her body was laid to rest at Shree Anandamayee Ashram in Kankhal.
5/11/1987President's rule imposed in Punjab.
5/11/1987Sultan Mehmood completely destroyed the Temple of Somnath.
5/15/1958Gift Tax Act was introduced.
7/2/1757Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula was captured and assassinated. He was stabbed with a knife by Muhammad Beg at the instance of Miran, son of Mir Zafar.
11/21/1993India and South Africa sign a historic pact on re-establishing diplomatic and consular relations after a gap of 50 years.