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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
2/19/1861Rani Rashmoni, great nationalist, who compelled the British to abolish the tax imposed on fishing in the river, ingeniously blocking the trade and commerce on the part of Ganges, passed away.
6/11/1997Jaspal Rana and J. Abhijit in the men's section and Nisha Millet in the women's section adjudged best sports persons of the National Games.
3/22/2000INSAT-3B launched.
12/21/1911Central Bank of India established.
10/27/1997UP ministry expanded by inducting 70 new members thus taking the total number of a record 93 members.
1/23/1972Bootlegger sells wood alcohol to wedding party; 100 die in New Delhi.
3/1/1990BJP swept to power in Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, shares power with JD in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
2/25/1968Judge Mohammad Hidayatullah became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 16/12/1970.
7/22/1925Homi Jehangir Teleyarkhan, social worker, was born.
2/13/1945Vinod Mehra, famous Hindi film actor, was born.