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Historical Event on 11/22/1997

Diana Hayden, 24-year-old Mumbai-born Miss India, beat 85 contestants from around the world to be crowned new 'Miss Universe' at Mahe in Seychelles.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/15/1862Gaurishankar Hirachand Oza, famous historian, was born.
7/12/1947Pochiah Krishnamurthy, great Indian cricket wicket-keeper (1971 WI tour), was born in Hyderabad.
11/9/1997Film Federation of India chooses Malayalam film 'Guru' as official entry for Oscar awards.
4/22/1996National Stock Exchange launches a new equity index - the NSE 50.
7/19/1763Mir Kasim was defeated in 'Katwa' battle by Britishers.
11/3/1900Sagarmal Gopa, freedom fighter, was born.
4/1/1912The imperial capital of India was moved from Calcutta to Old New Delhi and the Province of Delhi was declared by a proclamation.
8/23/1958Marathwada University was started.
12/29/1972Construction work of Metro Train in Calcutta commenced.
11/2/1972B. D. Pande was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-03-1977