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Historical Event on 12/6/1997

Nine persons killed and over 60 injured in bomb blasts in three trains which left Chennai. Blasts occurred in Tiruchi, Erode (Tamil Nadu) and Trissur in Kerala.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/11/1872Rajkhova Benudhar, modern Assamese poet, was born.
1/2/2000Sarat Chandra Chatterjee, author of timeless classics 'Charitraheen' and 'Grihadaha', chosen novelist of the century in an online poll conducted by a literary magazine.
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
3/30/1988Tamil Nadu beat Railways by an innings and 144 runs to win Ranji Trophy.
10/1/1894Sudhi Ranjan Das, Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, was born in Calcutta.
2/2/1956The president inaugurated the Bhoodan padyatra led by Dr. Sushila Nayar.
2/2/1959Indira Gandhi was elected the president of the ruling Congress Executive Party. Thereby Congress spilt,and leftist formed Swantantra Party.
6/26/1888Narayan Shripad Rajhans (Balgandharv), famous singer and actor, was born.
1/26/1931Gandhiji was unconditionally released from prison.
12/22/1994Sunil Gavaskar takes oath of office as the Sheriff of Bombay.