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Historical Event on 3/9/1996

Chaudhary Randhir Singh appointed Governor of Sikkim.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/31/1997Forex reserves touch a record $ 22.36 billions.
11/7/1958Nehru said the role of Gen. Mohammed Ayub Khan in Pakistan had increased the 'risk and danger of war' between India and Pakistan.
10/29/1851British Indian Association was established in Bengal with Radha Kanta Dev as president and Devendranath Tagore as the Secretary.
2/27/1993Rupee made fully convertible in Man Mohan Singh's third successive budget.
9/29/1725Robert Clive, one of the founders of British empire in India and diplomat, was born.
8/19/1976Nagarjun Sagar University established in Andhra Pradesh.
11/9/1990JD expels Gujarat CM Chimanbhai Patel and UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav from Legislative wings and primary membership of the party.
5/22/1963Rohini, Glider, became the first to successfully fly at Kanpur.
6/12/1996India's new prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda wins vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha and will rule as head of the United Front Coalition.
6/12/1999Jalagam Vengal Rao, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, died in Hyderabad.