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Historical Event on 2/9/1984
Balasarasvati, eminent classical Karnatic singer and Bharat Natyam dancer of worldwide acclaim, passed away in Madras.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/1/1928 | The first talkie filmshow, named as 'British Talkies' , was released on December 1, 1928, at Globe Theatres, Calcutta. |
| 3/24/1855 | First long distance telegram message was opened between Agra and Calcutta at a distance of 1,300 km. |
| 10/12/1997 | Leander-Mahesh claim sixth doubles title of the year when they bagged the Heinekin Open ATP Tour series doubles in Singapore |
| 1/25/1950 | The post of the Governor General of India was abolished. |
| 3/28/1978 | Nafisa Joseph, Miss India Universe (1997), was born. |
| 12/7/1989 | Hemananda Biswal sworn in as Orissa Chief Minister. |
| 3/29/1982 | Delhi (707) beat Karnataka (705) on 1st innings to win Ranji Trophy. |
| 8/2/1763 | British troops once again defeated Mir Kasim in 'Giriya' battle. |
| 5/15/1997 | Yaseen Malik, All-Party Hurriyat Conference leader, was released from Tihar jail. |
| 12/5/1943 | The Japanese planes attack Calcutta port. |
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