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Historical Event on 7/6/1999

The Indian High Commission staff member Yog Raj Vij, who was beaten up and abducted by Pakistani intelligence operatives, is released. India strongly condemns this assault.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1974This year was announced to be observed as the ""World Population Year"".
2/16/1905Padmabhushan Aliyawar Jang, former Governor of Maharashtra, was born.
10/16/1997Queen Elizabeth visits Kalakshetra where she witnesses Bharatanatyam show and film shooting at MGR Film City, Taramani in Chennai. She also goes to Kancheepuram and Sriperumbudur (Rajiv Gandhi memorial).
6/13/1940Revolutionary leader Udham Singh was hanged for charges of assassinating Micheal Odair, who was the Governor General of Punjab at the time of Jalianwala Baug massacre.
8/11/2000Usha Mehta, great Gandhian, passed away.
10/19/1999Sonia Gandhi will be the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, says the Congress(I).
10/25/1995Narsimha Rao, PM, addresses the 50th anniversary session of the UN.
8/20/1986A restructured 20-point programme announced.
8/15/1772Divani and Faujdary courts seperated by East India Company.
5/29/1947Establishment of Indian Standard Institution.