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Historical Event on 9/8/1982

Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Kashmir, who dominated the political scene of Jammu and Kashmir for 50 years, died. He was 77.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/3/1767Colonel Smith was defeated in the battle of Changama that took place between the combined forces of Nizam and Hyder Ali and the British army. This was the first war of Mysore. The British concluded a humiliating peace with Hyder Ali of Mysore.
4/13/1947Diplomatic relations between India and Russia established.
10/6/1983Punjab Government was dismissed to halt religious and political violence by Indira Gandhi, who imposed President's rule in the state.
2/22/1944Kasturba Gandhi passed away in British imprisonment in Aga Khan Palace at Pune.
6/11/1991Over 106.6 million voters go to the second phase of national polls.
6/11/1991Vasco-de-Gama was the Last Viceroy of Portuguese, who ruled India.
9/18/1932A Hindu delegation is given permission to interview Gandhi, currently held in prison and undertaking a hunger strike. On arrival, they also find he has taken a vow of silence.
4/3/1996Union Ministers P. Chidambaram and M. Arunachalam resign over the issue of revival of alliance between Cong (I) and AIADMK.
1/10/1996Supreme Court tells Arunachal Pradesh to give protection to Chakma refugees.
10/9/199627-member ministry of National Conference headed by its president Dr. Farooq Abdullah sworn-in in J&K.