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Historical Event on 6/3/1998

The naval version of the surface-to-air missile, Trishul, is test-fired in Kochi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/13/1919Jallianwala Baug massacre. The great Indian tragedy occured in Amritsar which claimed 389 lives and wounded 1,516 activitists fighting for Indian independence. Early in 1919, the Rowlatt Act (Black Act) was passed. This authorized the Government to imprison any person without any trial and conviction in a court of law. This furious act was under the guidence of cruel Brigedier General R. E. H. Dyer and his 50 men troop. Michael O' Dwyer was then the Governor of Punjab who naturally defended the action. This day is observed as Jallianwala Baug Day.
6/11/1997I.K. Gujral, PM, asserts that India had not deployed the `Prithvi' ballistic missile anywhere in the country or on the border.
9/16/1996J & K second phase poll for 34 seats.
6/30/1993AN-12 phasing out marked the end of a glorious chapter of transport operations in the IAF.
10/19/1689Sambhaji's queen Yesubai and her child surrendered the Raigarh Fort to the Mughals.
4/15/1948Purushottamdas Tandon was honoured with the title of 'Rajashri' at a huge rally by Devaraha Baba. He was awarded the Prestigious 'Bharat Ratna' award.
8/26/1927Second Radio Centre was started in Calcutta.
11/5/1870Chittaranjan Das, freedom fighter, famous lawyer and orator, was born at Calcutta.
4/13/1997Anand wins Dos Hermanas chess crown.
3/31/1986Bombay Telephone Nigam renamed as Mahanagar Telephone Nigam.