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Historical Event on 8/19/1977
Earthquake measuring 7.7-8.9 on the Richter Scale hits Indian Ocean. It is believed to be the strongest ever earthquake.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 6/10/1888 | Balraj Bhalla, revolutionary, was born. |
| 5/1/1946 | Joanna Lumley, actress (Abs Fab, OHM's Secret Service), was born in Kashmir, India. |
| 3/3/1906 | Trailokyanath Goswami, famous Hindi writer and educationist, was born at Nalbari, Assam . |
| 3/28/1994 | G-15 summit opens with only six heads of Government in New Delhi. |
| 10/16/1990 | Dr. Nelson Mandela, conferred with 'Bharat Ratna', the highest civilian honour. |
| 9/5/1998 | Trishul and Akash test fired from Chandipore. |
| 8/1/1996 | Madhu Dandavate is made Dy. Chairman, Planning Commission. |
| 6/11/1901 | Pramathanath Bishi, professor and Hindi writer, was born. |
| 9/12/1899 | T. N. Swaminathan Pillai, master of Karnataka Classical Music, was born. |
| 3/23/1757 | Lord Clive conquered Chandranagar after defeating the French troops. |
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