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Historical Event on 2/9/1993

Silver prices crash as the govt allows passengers to import upto 100 k and reduces customs duty on 35 baggage items from 255 to 150 \%.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/19/1975First Indian Satellite ''Aryabhata'' launched. The Satellite provided technological experience in building and operating a satellite system. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle Intercosmos.
1/19/1948India and Pakistan accept U.N. mediation in New York.
12/27/1977The Congress party splits into two factions, one supporting and one opposing Indira Gandhi.
12/29/19578,000 ton cruiser INS Mysore commissioned.
3/19/1997BJP and BSP agree for a coalition government in Uttar Pradesh.
12/30/1935Lord Reading, former Viceroy and Governor General of India, died at the age of 76 at UK.
5/26/1983R. V. Marathe, father of Postal Index, passed away.
9/22/1992Harshad Mehta released after 110 days in jail.
11/19/1996Krishnarao Shiva Shelvankar, journalist and diplomat, passed away at 90.
1/22/1990The International Literacy Campaign was launced in the country by the Prime Minister at a national function held at New Delhi. (8-9-90).