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Historical Event on 1/6/1959

Kapildev Ramlal Nikhanj, cricketer (India's finest all-rounder 1978-94, Cup-1982), was born in Chandigarh.

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11/22/1991Supreme Court declares Karnataka's ordinance on Cauvery water dispute as unconstitutional.