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Historical Event on 3/6/1997

Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) inaugurated in Mauritius.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/20/1997President K. R. Narayanan inaugurates the first Dr. Ambedkar Law University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
7/22/19961996-97 budget presented to Parliament by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram.
12/14/1924Ranbir Raj Kapoor, famous film producer, director and actor, was born.
5/19/1991About 20 crore voters go to the polls in the first phase of election in 204 constituencies of the 10th Lok Sabha.
4/27/1993A national credit fund for women called the 'Rashtriya Mahila Kosh' set up.
6/27/1997Surendra Pratap Singh, famous Journalist and former chief editor of Nav Bharat Times Group, died ]at Delhi.
2/18/1899Jainarain Vyas, leader, freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He played a leading role in creating united Rajasthan by integration of various states of Rajputana. He was the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1951 to 1954.
4/2/1980S. S. Grewal was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 30-04-1981.
12/10/1993The residence of Mahatma Phule was declared a national monument.
7/23/1993Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2B), second satellite in the INSAT-2 series, was launched. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was aunched by European Ariane launch vehicle.