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Historical Event on 9/1/1947

Mahatma Gandhi undertakes a fast for unity among Hindus and Muslims. He breaks the fast after 73 hours when peace is restored.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/9/1993Silver prices crash as the govt allows passengers to import upto 100 k and reduces customs duty on 35 baggage items from 255 to 150 \%.
8/14/1980Centre nationalizes Maruti company.
11/17/1947Rajendra Prasad elected the President of Indian National Congress.
2/12/1928Bardoli Satyagrah (Gujarat) was led by Vallabhbhai Patel against the Bombay government's decision to hike the revenue on cotton by 22 percent while its prices declined Internationally. Ultimately the govenment quashed the hike.
6/22/1948Emperor of India title was deleted from His Majesty the King of United Kingdom's titles.
1/17/1997Government rules out granting dual citizenship to NRIs.
6/22/1991M. Karunanidhi, DMK President, resigned from the Assembly.
7/18/1997Fifth Pay Commission report approved by Central Govt.
9/21/1954Last Indian troops withdraw from Tibet.
4/18/1612Khurram prince was married to Arjumand Banu Begum.