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Historical Event on 11/6/1946

P. S. Shivswami Iyyer, great politician and administrator, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/16/1997V. S. Rama Devi, Secretary-General of Rajya Sabha, appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
9/9/1850Bhartendu Harish Chander, father of modern Hindi literature, poet and dramatist, was born.
10/1/1904Ayillyath Kuttiari Gopalan Nambiar "A.K.Gopalan" was born in Cannanore district, north Kerala. He was a freedom fighter and leader of communist movement in Keral
11/22/1997Yasser Arafat, President, Palestinian National Authority, laid the foundation stone for Indo-Arab cultural centre at Hyderabad.
5/14/1657Dharmavir Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was born on Purandar fort.
4/25/1982India's first telecast colour broadcasting started on Dordarshan.
7/26/1614Jahangir captured Mewar from Rana Amar Singh. A treaty was signed. In the Mughal court, Rana and his son were treated with exceptional courtesy.
6/15/1908Stock Exchange of Calcutta was opened of Baldeodas Daduawala and Overened.
9/29/1959Arati Saha successfully swam the English Channel. She was the first Asian lady to achieve the feat.
10/9/1968Olympic Games open in Mexico City.