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Historical Event on 6/7/1997

Mahesh Bhupathi becomes the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title when he and Japan's Rika Hiraki claim the mixed doubles.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/5/1909Phiroze Edulji Palia, left-hand batsman and slow spin bowler, was born in Mumbai. He played in India's first Test at Lord's in 1932.
12/31/1996Gold import policy liberalised.
10/29/1935Narendra Kumar Chhajerh, great industrialist, was born.
7/6/1955Marshall Tito and Nehru's joint declaration in Belgrade.
12/16/1999Bill on Cyber law is introduced in the Lok Sabha.
9/29/1997IRS-1D, fourth Indian Remote Sensing satellite, successfully launched off by PSLV-CI, the country's first operational polar satellite launch vehicle, from Sriharikota. With this launch, India became a member of the exclusive club of nations capable of launching the heavier class of satellites.
7/16/1905A decision to boycott British goods was taken at Bagarhat.
11/9/2000The 17-day old Manohar Parrikar led BJP Government in Goa wins the trust vote.
12/11/1999Leander Paes capped a brilliant year with his successive Challenger title, this time in Jaipur, beating Barry Cowan in the final.
6/25/1945Lord Vevil talk to the Indian political leaders.