1991 Death Rajiv Gandhi, Indian Prime Minster (1984-91), assassinated at 46 1991 Death Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, killed by bomb at 46 1989 Event India president Rajiv Gandhi, resigns 1986 Event Failed assassination attempt on India premier Rajiv Gandhi 1986 Event Sikhs attempt to assassinate Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi 1985 Event Rajiv Gandhi announces Punjab state elections in India 1984 Event Rajiv Gandhi takes office as India's 6th Prime Minister succeeds his mother, Indira Gandhi 1984 Event Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi claims victory in parlimetary elections 1984 Event Rajiv Gandhi's Congress party wins election in India 1962 Birthday Rajiv Kulkarni, cricketer, Indian Test pace bowler 1986-87 1944 Birthday Rajiv Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, 1984-89