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Historical Event on 10/1/1997

Gerhard Fischer, social worker, nominated for Gandhi peace prize. The 76-year-old German "Ambassador of Humanity'' was unanimously chosen for his contribution for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/1/1886Baluchisthan became a part of India.
8/6/1994The Muslim Auqaf Trust takes over charge of the Hazratbal shrine after the removal of security bunkers around it by authorities.
8/4/1993Tarabai Bapat, daughter-in-law of revolutionary Senapati Bapat, died.
2/28/1951Karsan Devji Ghavri, cricketer (Indian lefty medium pacer early 80s), was born in Rajkot.
2/13/1998India signs two agreements with the U.N. Development Fund for a $13.75-million grant for food security and environment support.
10/28/1947Sheikh Mohammad Abdulla invited to form an interim government in J&K.
11/8/1893Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu, great musician and professor, was born in Bangalore.
1/16/1954Baburao Painter (Baburao Krishnaji Meshri), famous artist, sculptor, filmmaker and producer, died.
6/3/1916Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thakarsey Women's University was established.
8/11/1922Manmohan Krishna, famous actor, was born.