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Historical Event on 10/1/1997

Gerhard Fischer, social worker, nominated for Gandhi peace prize. The 76-year-old German "Ambassador of Humanity'' was unanimously chosen for his contribution for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
9/17/1997Advance railway reservation period extended from 30 to 60 days w.e.f. February 01, 1998.
4/19/1910Anant Laxman Kanhere, revolutionary, was hanged.
1/8/1993FERA restrictions removed, resident Indians allowed to keep as much as $500.
11/9/1998India rejects Pakistan's bid to internalise the Sir Creek issue at the bilaternal talks in New Delhi.
10/15/1888Gopal Ganesh Agarkar started daily newspaper 'Sudharak'.
8/2/1988The Supreme Court confirmed death sentence on Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh in Indira Gandhi murder case.
12/1/1998Dhian Singh (103), freedom fighter dies at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. He was a member of the Indian National Army and was jailed a number of times during the freedom movement.
2/12/2000Ashok Shandilya wins the men's title in the National Billiards championship in Bangalore.
10/30/1996Pop star Michael Jackson arrives in Bombay.