Significance of 9 April in Indian History – Shaurya Diwas, Births & Events, Today in History

On 9 April, a significant date in Indian history, the nation not only commemorates the valor of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) but also marks the announcement of the Rabindranath Tagore International Peace Prize. The CRPF honors this day as Shaurya Diwas, remembering a decisive battle in 1965 against Pakistani forces, where 34 enemy soldiers were defeated and four were captured alive. This event is a proud moment in the annals of India's military history, showcasing the bravery and strategic acumen of the CRPF.

Indian History: Celebrating Bravery & Legacy on 9

Here is the list of major events on April 9 over the years

	Year	Events on April 9
1	9 April, 1669	Emperor Aurangzeb ordered the demolition of Hindu temples.
2	9 April, 1756	Birth of Nawab Ali Vardi Khan of Bengal.
3	9 April, 1783	Tipu Sahib expelled the British from Bednor.
4	9 April, 1860	First human voice recording was made.
5	9 April, 1883	Birth of King Mohammed Nadir Shah of Afghanistan.
6	9 April, 1901	Death of Shrimad Rajchandra, Jain poet and mystic.
7	9 April, 1929	Birth of Sharan Rani, classical sarod player.
8	9 April, 1948	Birth of Jaya Bachchan, actress and politician.
9	9 April, 1952	Death of Mahjoor, Kashmiri poet.
10	9 April, 1954	Birth of Jairam Ramesh, economist and politician.
11	9 April, 1964	Birth of Tirath Singh Rawat, BJP politician.
12	9 April, 1971	Birth of Tamil actor Vignesh.
13	9 April, 1981	Death of Durgabai Deshmukh, freedom fighter and activist.
14	9 April, 1983	CRPF fought and defeated Pakistani forces - now commemorated as Shaurya Diwas.
15	9 April, 1989	Commissioning of Asia's first underground Sanjay Hydroelectric Project.
16	9 April, 1990	Birth of Indian cricketer Priyank Panchal.
17	9 April, 2009	Death of Shakti Samanta, legendary Indian film director.
18	9 April, 2010	J&K Legislative Assembly banned inter-district recruitment.
19	9 April, 2011	Anna Hazare ended his fast; government agreed to Lokpal bill demands.
20	9 April 2011	Anna Hazare received the IIPM Rabindranath Tagore International Award.