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Historical Event on 6/7/1979

Bhaskara-I, first experimental satellite for Earth resources/meteorology remote sensing and the Second Satellite of India, launched. This satellite carried TV and microwave cameras. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle 'Intercosmos'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/2/1944Gandhiji was presented a purse of Rs 110 lakhs (£ 8,25,000) for Kasturba Memorial on his 75th birthday.
6/3/1947Evening newspaper 'Jay Hind' published.
1/10/199526th International Film Festival of India opens at Brabourne Stadium, Bombay.
6/17/1993Congress (I) working committee reaffirms its faith in Rao; BJP asks for PM's resignation .
1/21/1943Hemu Kalani, revolutionary freedom fighter and social reformer, was hanged by British police.
2/3/1994Akash' missile launched successfully.
4/1/1992ESI ceiling of Rs. 3000 comes into effect.
4/1/1992Sikandar Sur was compelled to surrender Mankot in Punjab.
2/19/1670Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha, was born.
4/15/1874Tryambak Sitaram Karkhanis, founder of `Maharashtra Natak Mandali', was born.