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Historical Event on 6/27/1906

Establishment of `Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/19/1997Ambar Roy, Indian test batsman (1969-70), died in Calcutta.
10/11/1993CBI files chargesheet against stock-broker Hiten Dalal and 3 others for defrauding Canbank Mutual Fund over Rs.102 crore.
9/24/1992Five selected regional TV channels go national by direct linking to INSAT.
5/9/1992M. J. Pherwani, National Housing Bank Chairman, resigns following his bank's involvement in the Security scandal.
6/14/1995RBI announces the introduction of appointing ombudsmen to redress grievances and disputes of bank customers.
9/20/1932Gandhiji commences ""fast unto death"" (hunger strike) in Poona prison to secure abolition of separate electorates for Harijans and untouchables.
4/9/1984Captain H.J. Singh of Indian Army crossed the Banihal Darsh with the help of Hand Glider and set a new record.
5/7/1907The First Electric Tramway service commenced in Bombay (Mumbai). This service was inaugurated by Municipality Chairman Vallabhdas Thakersey and Municipal Commissioner Sheppard at 5.30 p.m. This tram was well decorated and destined from Municipal Office upto Crawford Market.
5/22/1993Congress (I) suffers reverses in the by-elections.
1/31/1969Saint Meherbaba passed away.