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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
2/13/1713Farrukh Siyar becomes Emperor of India after capturing Red Fort.
10/4/1857Shyamji Krishna Varma, freedom fighter, nationalist and patriot, was born at Mandvi village, Gujarat.
9/29/1971Cyclone & tidal wave off Bay of Bengal kills as many as 10,000 people.
7/17/1996Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.
1/1/1932Publication of Marathi Newspaper 'Sakal' started.
10/30/1997Kerala Kaumudi's Kannur edition and Internet edition begin.
7/31/1996Supreme Court exempts Rao from appearing in CMM court personally.
11/14/1995National Human Rights Commission's conference on 'Human Rights in Prisons' begins in New Delhi.
2/5/1992Last day of Test Cricket cricket for Dilip Vengsarkar.
6/24/1946Gandhiji meets Cabinet Mission.