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Historical Event on 8/9/1996

Sachin Tendulkar, 23, chosen India's cricket captain.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/9/1996Saint Kabir was born.
8/20/1993Mother Teresa hospitalized for malaria.
2/13/1856East India Company captured Lucknow along with Avadh Kingdom.
12/3/1998India and Portugal sign an agreement in New Delhi for setting up a joint committee to enhance cooperation in science and technology.
11/13/1945Australian Services draw first Victory Test against India
10/27/1969Darshansingh Pheruman died in Amritsar during the 74th day of his fast, which he had undertaken for the merger of Chandigarh in Punjab.
12/28/1928First talkie feature film 'Melody of Love' was released in India. The film was made by Universal Picture Corporation, America. It's premier was held at Elphinstone Picture Palace, Calcutta.
10/20/1997All India Hindu Conference begins at Hardwar.
4/26/1999The President dissolves Lok Sabha and orders fresh elections.
3/29/1996SC asks All India Indira Congress to modify its name as All Indira Congress (Tiwari).