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Historical Event on 9/8/1887

Swami Sivananda, (1887-1963), religious leader, Hindu universalist renaissance guru, author of 200 books and founder of Divine Life Society with 400 branches worldwide, was born in the quiet village of Pattamadai, District Tirunelveli.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/26/1950India is proclaimed a Sovereign Democratic Republic ceasing to be a British dominion and adopted Indian Constitution which came into force.
1/29/1896Swami Paranabananda Brahamachari, founder of `Bharat Sevashram Sangha', was born in Bajitpur village of Faridpur district. He took 'sanyas' in 1924.
9/22/1996Passport seekers are given an option of 10 years (Rs. 300) or 20 years (Rs. 600) period.
6/8/1999ATP announced Paes-Bhupathi as No. 1 ranked doubles team. In individual doubles ranking, Bhupathi and Paes were No. 1 and 2 respectively.
6/19/1979Morarji Desai resigns after split in Janata Party.
6/26/1954Nehru, Chou En-lai pledge good-neighbor policy at New Delhi.
2/1/1988The first Congress of the Indian Dental Association begins. (28-1-88).
2/19/1997Massive blowout in ONGC oil field at Devarapally, A.P.
5/27/1948The trial of nine men accused of assassination of Gandhi before a special court judge at the Red Fort. The trial ended on 30th Dec.
9/3/1953Laxmanrao Parvatkar (Khaprumama), famous Tabla player, passed away.