October 9 in history: General Postal Union created, first presidential elections in Afghanistan, and more
| Updated: Oct 09, 2021, 08:41 AM IST
Here is what happened in the history today
General Postal Union is created by the Treaty of Bern
General Postal Union is created by the Treaty of Bern.
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First Indian governor-general, C. Rajagopalachari establishes Indian Territorial Army
First Indian governor-general, C. Rajagopalachari establishes Indian territorial army.
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"Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", railway-themed show, premieres on TV.
"Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends", railway-themed show, premieres on TV.
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First presidential elections take place in Afghanistan
First presidential elections take place in Afghanistan.
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A Taliban gunman shoots 15-year-old Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai
A Taliban gunman shoots 15-year-old Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai.