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Historical Event on 9/2/1992

Shripad Deshpande, senior journalist, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/14/1991Chitragupta, famous film music director, passed away.
8/13/1963Sisir Kumar Mitra, Physics scientist, died at the age of 73.
7/26/1993Swami Chinmayananda is named 1992 Hindu of the Year for a lifetime of dynamic service to Sanatana Dharma worldwide. He attained 'mahasamadhi' on July 26 at age 77.
7/1/1992Major changes in Exim policy-farming and repacking included under the definition of 'manufacturer'.
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.
9/7/1965U.S. suspends military aid to India and Pakistan.
4/21/1720Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath passed away and was succeeded by his son Peshwa Baji Rao I. He was a great soldier and General.
4/13/1699Khalsa Panth established.
1/18/1969Prajapita Brahma, great social reformer and freedom fighter, passed away.
9/22/1991Durga Khote, film actress and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, died at the age of 86 years.