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Historical Event on 10/9/1942

Bibi Amar Kaur, freedom fighter, successfully hoisted the national flag at Jail Gate of Lahore. She was then arrested and send to Ambala Jail.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/22/1918During the First World War, India's first fighter pilot Indra Lal Rai's plane was shot down in battle by Germans planes near London. Rai had fought for Britisher's Force.
4/30/1843Ramchandra Bhikaji Gunjikar, marathi novelist and editor, was born.
3/7/1956A gigantic steel tube plant opened in Jamshedpur. It was the first of its kind in India.
1/25/1995India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
10/18/1879Branch of 'Theosophical Panth' established in India.
5/4/1998India is placed on the US Special 309 watch list.
3/1/1990BJP swept to power in Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, shares power with JD in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
10/20/1962The first IAFunit No. 2 squadron re-equipped with the Gnat at Ambalan and No.9 squadron soon followed suit.
8/11/1997Hundreds travelling by Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express from Guwahati have miraculous escape as improvised explosive device planted by suspected Bodo extremists explodes on track near Guwahati.
10/17/1979Mother Teresa, social worker, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.