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Historical Event on 9/19/2000

Karnam Malleswari adds a glorious chapter to Indian sports history at the Sydney International Convention Centre by becoming the first woman to gain an Olympic medal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/24/1902Shashi Mukhi of Classic Theatre, Calcutta, was the first Indian to record on gramophone. This song was on 25 cms. one sided disc and the lyrics were ""Kanha Jeevan Dhan"" from the play Shri Krishna. The song was recorded by Gramophome and Typewriter Company.
7/10/1997Fijian Senate approves new Constitution that removes radical restrictions on political power of Indian community, which makes up almost half the population.
5/30/1919Rabindranath Tagore returned back the honour as a protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
7/30/1957Export Risk Insurance Corporation of India was established through which exporting materials were insured.
5/7/1973The foundation stone was laid of Itanagar, the new capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
11/7/1990Lawrence Durrell, great Indian English and author (Mount Olive), passed away at the age of 78.
9/8/1952The Copyright bill was signed during the first world convention by 35 nations including India at Geneva.
9/8/1952Buhlul Khan Lodi, an Afghan and founder of Lodi dynasty, ascends the throne of Delhi and displaced the Alam Shah of Syed dynasty.
6/11/1997Jaspal Rana and J. Abhijit in the men's section and Nisha Millet in the women's section adjudged best sports persons of the National Games.
12/14/1998The Government introduces the controversial Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha.