February 09 in history: Invention of volleyball, declaration of emergency by British government and more
| Updated: Feb 09, 2021, 08:23 AM IST
From the invention of volleyball to the declaration of emergency by the British government, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history.
Calcutta is restored to British control
Calcutta is restored to British control.
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Volleyball invented by W G Morgan in Massachusetts
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The world's first intercontinental ballistic missile becomes operational in USSR
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