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Historical Event on 9/4/1987

Roop Kanwar, an 18-year-old girl, commits Sati (burning herself in her husband's funeral pyre) in Deorala in Rajasthan.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/10/1991C. G. Pandit, famous scientist and Padmabhushan awardee, died.
12/16/1999India agrees to Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) by the IMF.
1/20/1931Saroj Kumari', a feature film produced by Mahavir Photoplays and Theatres Ltd., Secunderabad, was prohibited on January 20 on the grounds that it was ''sordid'' and ''revolting''.
4/12/1992The 350-tonne Buddha statue salvaged from the Hussain Sagar where it had sunk in 1990.
6/15/1899Roy Chowdhury Devipasad, modern Indian sculptor and painter, was born.
6/15/1899Babur won the first Panipat battle and entered in North India's capital Agra.
9/26/1904R. V. Jagirdar, famous Kannad play writer, was born.
5/23/1998L. K. Advani, Home Minister, is to look after J&K affairs.
12/3/1998India and Portugal sign an agreement in New Delhi for setting up a joint committee to enhance cooperation in science and technology.
6/30/1981President's rule imposed in Assam.