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Historical Event on 1/6/1980

In the general election (7th) of India, Indira Gandhi led Indian National Congress Party gains two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha legislative elections.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1999George Fernandes, Defence Minister, said the sacked Naval Chief, Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat, had been displaying ""disturbing tendencies"" for over a year and even threatened his successor, Admiral Sushil Kumar, with court martial.
2/28/1988Jaydev, famous music director, passed away.
4/19/1994Rajindersing Sparo, first awardee of `Mahavir Chakra' and former Chief Minister of Punjab Major General, passed away.
6/3/1995President's rule in J&K extended for another 6 months.
11/6/2000Buddhadev Bhattacharya assumes office as West Bengal Chief Minister.
12/21/1788Sindhia arrested Gulam Qadir and killed him.
5/26/1998S. Chandrasekar, scientist, was selected for the Niels Bohr-UNESCO gold medal.
10/29/1999The Anubhav Group chairman C. Natesan was arrested by the Mumbai Police on alleged charges of duping investors to the tune of Rs. 1.16 crore.
10/5/1991Ramnath Goenka, journalist and founder chairman of the Indian Express Newspapers Group, died at the age of 87 years.
10/11/1994Molly Chacko at Hiroshima sets record for 3000m (Women) in 9.06.42.