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Historical Event on 9/29/1997

IRS-1D, fourth Indian Remote Sensing satellite, successfully launched off by PSLV-CI, the country's first operational polar satellite launch vehicle, from Sriharikota. With this launch, India became a member of the exclusive club of nations capable of launching the heavier class of satellites.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/12/1996Bail granted to Harshad Mehta, prime accused in the securities scam.
1/31/1994Punjab and Haryana High Court orders plastic surgery to remove 'Jebkatri' (pickpocket) tattooed on the forehead of four women by Amritsar Police.
3/26/1969Vikram Rathour, cricketer (Indian Test opening batsman 1996-), was born in Jalandhar.
11/30/2000CBI files fresh cases against JMM MPs Shibu Soren, Simon Marandi and Suraj Mandal on charges of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.
3/25/1997Justice Jagdish Saran Verma sworn in Chief Justice of India.
4/30/1888Hailsones kill 246 in Moradabad.
3/3/1930Untouchable people fought to enter the temple of 'Kala Rama' at Nasik.
8/10/1982Memorial of 201 martyrs from Maharashtra inaugurated.
5/3/1969Shri Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) became the acting President of India.
12/14/1924Ranbir Raj Kapoor, famous film producer, director and actor, was born.