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Historical Event on 6/7/1984

Indian Army troops, sent to Punjab to quell Sikh violence, stormed the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest of Sikh shrines. More than 400 persons were reported killed in the assault at the shrine, including Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/25/1936Juliet Prowse, actress (Who Killed Teddy Bear) and dancer, was born in Bombay, India.
12/20/1957Kalinga Prize for 1957 awarded to Lord Bertrand Russell.
7/13/1950Nehru asks Stalin and Acheson to restore peace in Korea.
9/29/1994Cable Television Regulation Ordinance issued.
4/11/1913Iron ropes bridge known as 'Laxman Jhula' was constructed over Ganga at Hrishikesh 
12/6/1995Prabhakar Barve,painter of international fame, passed away.
4/30/1863Naval Force East India Comapny was merged with the British Naval Fleet.
2/8/1986Sister Alphonsa was beatified by his Holiness Pope John-ll at Kottayam. She was the first woman from India to be raised to this honour. (19-7-96).
11/21/1973Seth Govinddas, M.P. of Jabalpur, was honoured in the Central Hall of Parliament for completion of 50 years in Parliament, which was an unprecedented record.
12/19/1961Goa was liberated after Portuguese surrendered to the Indian troops.