St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia Indian Community - MOIndian.com
| | | | | | | | | | | |
 


 

Historical Event on 8/19/1977

Earthquake measuring 7.7-8.9 on the Richter Scale hits Indian Ocean. It is believed to be the strongest ever earthquake.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/23/1913Indian Muslim Conference passes resolution demanding immediate self-government.
4/24/1918Durgaprasad Dhar, former Vice President of Planning Commission, was born.
6/4/1947Hindi daily 'Nai Duniya' started publication at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
3/2/1994Autonomous Hill Council for Leh set up.
8/29/1993Tamil refugees leave Madras for Sri Lanka apparently on their own free will.
1/29/1968Laxmidas Purshottamdas Jai, one Test for India, died.
3/1/1908Tata Iron & Steel Company was the first steel company to be established in India.
9/24/1994At least 100 people die after an outbreak of pneumonic plague in the western city of Surat.
1/18/1994A 12-point formula mooted to defuse the ministerial crisis.
6/1/1930First Indian luxurious fast train 'Deccan Queen' started from Victoria Terminus (CST) to Pune.