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Historical Event on 10/9/1978

Asian Games begin in Bangkok.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1976Broadcasting of Commercial Advertisements on TV stations started.
8/15/1947Paramveer Chakra, Mahaveer Chakra, Veer Chakra instituted as 'Awards for Gallantry'.
3/9/1951Ustad Zakir Hussain, famous Tabla player, was born.
10/24/1605Jahangir became the fourth Emperor of Mughal Empire at Agra.
8/2/1763British troops once again defeated Mir Kasim in 'Giriya' battle.
8/19/1946Cabinet Mission's plan announced an interim government, which was formed by reconstituting the Viceroy's Executive Council. The Muslim League took umbrage and started direct action. Riots broke out as Muslims attacked Hindu's in Calcutta and the rest of Bengal. The Viceroy persuaded the Muslim League to join the government. But the League declined to join the Constituent Assembly unless the demand for a seperate state of ""Pakistan"" was conceded.
3/1/1640Britishers were allowed to do commercial activities in Madras.
6/6/1981The worst-ever railway accident took place in Bihar when a train plunged in Samastipur river.
10/30/1991Norberto Carvalho, vetern freedom fighter of Goa freedom fight, passed away.
6/23/1810Duncan Dock of Bombay was completed.