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Historical Event on 6/6/1961

Central Institute of Fisheries Education, a deemed university, was established in Mumbai to impart post-graduate education and training, mainly to the in-service fisheries personnel of the country to provide trained manpower for the fisheries developmental activities.

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7/25/2000Two Indians Aruna Roy from Rajasthan and Jockin Arputham, founder of the Indian National Slum Dwellers' Association, chosen for the Ramon Magsaysay award for public service.
12/25/1763Suraj Mal Jat, Maharaja of Bharatpur, was killed by Najib-ud -Daulah s troops.
2/19/1922Beant Singh, former Chief Minister of Punjab and politician, was born. He played a vital role in supressing terrorist activities in Punjab.
5/7/1990Foundation stones are laid in Ayodhya for a new temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama as Hindu nationalism rises. Government disallows the Shilanyas.
10/19/1929Balbir Singh, India field hockey player (Olympic gold 1948-56), was born.
7/21/1975Hindi Post Guards was established by Government.
3/23/1911Indranath Bandopadhyay, Bengali comedy writer and journalist, passed away.
2/25/1998Tendulkar's first first-class 204* for Mumbai vs Australia.
7/7/1992Truckers call off strike.
2/17/1991Krishnabai Mote, famous author and social worker, passed away.