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Historical Event on 9/9/1997

Designated court decides to frame charges against 49 persons, including Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray, BJP president L. K. Advani and former U.P. Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, in cases relating to Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/2/1933Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji ""Ranji"", Maharaj, jamsaheb of Nawanagar and noted cricketer, passed away. He was referred as ""The prince of a little state, but the King of a great game"". He scored 989 Test runs with a 1st-class avg. 56.
1/1/1877Queen Victoria was proclaimed as 'The Empress of India' in Delhi Darbar.
1/25/1995India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
8/10/1894Varahagiri Venkata Giri, the fourth former President of India, was born at Berhampur in Orissa. He was one of the patriarchs of Trade Union Movement of India.
4/19/1997I.K. Gujral, External Affairs Minister, chosen leader of United Front in place of Deve Gowda.
3/1/2000P.Harikrishna becomes India's youngest International Master in the Sangli International chess tournament.
12/14/1990President's Rule imposed on Goa. Caretaker CM Dr. Barbosa disqualified from the membership of Assembly for defection from Congress (I) nine months ago.
10/13/1781A treaty was singed between the Britishers and ruler of Gwalior, Scindia.
9/11/1968Central Government provides more autonomy to hilly region of Assam.
3/31/1913Foundation stone of 'Gateway of India' was laid by Sir George Sydneham Clerk.