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Historical Event on 2/6/1959

Ann Chandy was appointed the first Woman judge of Kerala High Court. In 1937, she became the 'munsif'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/12/1999India sets a deadline for intruders withdrawal from Kargil, announces suspension of air strikes.
3/4/1927Dr. Laxminarayan Lal was born.
11/1/1954French handed over their territories of Pondicherry, Mahe, Karikal and Yanon to the Government of India.
3/1/1962Gaya University renamed as Magadh University.
9/30/1992Laurie Baker wins Rs. 25 lakh UN World Habitat award.
12/16/1867Amy Carmichael, Scotch Irish missionary, was born. She went to India in 1895 under the Zenana Missionary Society, remaining there without furlough until her death 56 years later. An invalid during her last 20 years, she worked to rescue children from the Hindus.
10/18/2000Supreme Court gives the nod for construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river.
12/12/1991Violence in Karnataka over the centre's notification on Cauvery.
2/18/1994India rejects OIC offer to mediate on Kashmir.
1/1/1992Petrol and diesel price hiked in 11 states to make it uniform all over the country.