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Historical Event on 9/1/1977

M. L. Wadhawan was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 02-09-1979.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/12/1952Social Welfare Board inaugurated in the Parliament.
3/1/1995Iftikar, famous character actor, died.
12/24/1998A.B.Vajpayee, Prime Minister, announces increased cash awards for Asian Games medallists.
8/8/1955Dr. Homi J. Bhabha elected chairman of the international conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy.
5/19/2000A `civil coup' in Fiji ousts the first ethnic Indian Prime Minister Mahendra Pal Choudhary. President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara proclaims a state of emergency.
6/3/1916Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thakarsey Women's University was established.
5/13/1962Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67).
8/19/1903Gangadhar Devram Khanolkar, biographer and critic, was born.
7/3/1908Bal Gangadhar Tilak was arrested as a traitor by the Britishers.
8/3/1985Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service goes to Baba Amte.