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Historical Event on 2/9/1991

India holds the last decennial census of the century.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/2/2000Sinam Chandramani Singh (18), national bravery award winner, his brother Sinam Robin Singh and their aunt were among 10 killed in firing by eight Assam Rifles personnel at Malom near Imphal.
12/14/1895George VI, King of England (1936-52), was born.
9/25/1997India clinches the Red & White Latif Masters International Snooker title in Karachi.
1/12/1708Shahu was crowned as the Maratha ruler. Shahu, son of Sambhaji, entered Satara and released Aurangzeb's son Azam the previous year.
1/12/1708Alauddin Khilji captured Chittorhgarh after defeating Rana Bhim Singh. Before the capture, Padmini, the beautiful queen along with several hundred females, had sacrificed herself in fire (Jouhar Pratha). This whole battle was fought due to Padmini.
5/1/1998India and Peru sign agreements on space technology and agriculture during the visit of Indian President K. R. Narayanan there.
9/20/1857British troops conquered Delhi from the Mutineers.
9/6/1995Meenatai Thackrey, social worker and Matoshree of Shivsainik's, passed away.
9/7/1996First phase of J & K Assembly elections.
2/1/1992Mohan Choty, comedy film actor, passed away.