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Historical Event on 6/4/1997
Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, launched. This has additional capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries. This became inoperable due to power bus anamoly since Oct. 4, 1997. It was launched by European launch vehicle, Ariane from Kourov in French Guyana.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/31/1994	Pandit Samtaprasad, famous Tabla player, passed away.
1/18/2000	S. S. Dawra is appointed new Director of the Enforcement Directorate.
5/4/1783	Tipu Sultan was enthroned as the ruler of Mysore after the death of Haider Ali in a simple ceremony at Bednur. He continued the Second Mysore War against the English. He defeated many EnglishGenerals like Brithwhite & Col. Bailey. Tipu Sultan signed the treaty at Mangalore on 11th March 1784 A.D. which was known as the Mangalore treaty.
6/9/1999	The Indian army occupies two key positions in the Batalik sector.
8/27/2000	Mika Hakkinen wins the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix in SPA-Francorchamps at Belgium.
10/24/1997	Kerala bans ragging in educational institutions by an ordinance.
4/23/1959	Peking Radio reports say that Chinese troops defeated rebels in south-eastern Tibet and have closed Tibet's borders with India and Burma.
4/5/1984	Rakesh Sharma,Squadron leader, becomes India's first spaceman when he is launched aboard Soyuz T-11 of Soviet Union.
6/19/1979	Morarji Desai resigns after split in Janata Party.
11/1/1991	J.N. Dixit appointed the next Foreign Secretary.

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