Bhaskara I
During Satish Dhawan's chairmanship, Bhaskara I is launched for Earth observation and experimental remote sensing.
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1979 in India
Explore 9 historical events and records for India in 1979.
Historical records for India in 1979
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June
July
Prime Minister of India
Charan Singh becomes Prime Minister with outside Congress support but never faces a confidence vote in Parliament.
August
SLV-3 Experimental Flight
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam leads the SLV-3 project during India's first experimental flight of its indigenous satellite launch vehicle.
Lok Sabha Dissolved
The Lok Sabha is dissolved after Charan Singh resigns without facing a confidence vote.
Other events (month unknown)
Caretaker Government
Charan Singh remains caretaker Prime Minister after failing to secure a parliamentary majority.
Election
President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy dissolves the Lok Sabha after Charan Singh cannot secure a parliamentary majority, leading to fresh elections.
Janata Party Split
Factional conflict breaks apart the Janata Party government and precipitates a new general election.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work among poor and suffering people.
Resignation of Morarji Ranchodji Desai
Morarji Desai resigns as Prime Minister after the Janata coalition loses its parliamentary majority.
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