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Historical Event on 9/9/1981

Phiroz Edulji Palia, cricketer (two Tests for India, 29 runs & 0/13), died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/26/1957Ashok Omprakash Malhotra, cricketer (Indian batsman in 7 Tests 1982-84), was born in Amritsar.
10/2/1996Mother Teresa made honorary US citizen.
6/11/1901Pramathanath Bishi, professor and Hindi writer, was born.
9/3/1979M. M. Bhatnagar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 14-06-1985.
6/14/1985M.C. Sharma was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 10-12-1985.
7/8/1972Sourav Chandidas Ganguly, cricketer (centuries in 1st two Tests for India 1996), was born in Calcutta.
8/8/1984P.T. Usha at Los Angeles sets record for 400m H. (Women) in 55.42.
12/11/1908New law suspends trial by jury and increases penalties for 'sedition.'
10/16/1942Cyclone in Bay of Bengal kills some 40,000 people in south of Calcutta, India.
5/19/1990S. R. Bommai unanimously elected President of JD.