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Historical Event on 12/8/1999

Dr. Shankar K. Pal of the Indian Statistical Institute selected for the G.D. Birla Award for 1999.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/10/1922Gandhiji arrested for the first time in Bombay on the charges of sedition at Sabarmati.
8/4/1936Indian Government Act was approved by the king.
12/25/1763Suraj Mal Jat, Maharaja of Bharatpur, was killed by Najib-ud -Daulah s troops.
1/27/1970Probir Sen, cricketer, 20 catches & 11 stumpings and 14 Tests for India, passed away.
6/5/1994India test-fires a missile capable of reaching targets in China.
1/19/1839Aden conquered by British East India Company.
7/16/1996Supreme Court says dowry demand even during marriage talks is an offence.
10/11/1999Atal Behari Vajpayee is appointed Prime Minister. Two-tier ministry likely.
8/13/1993Rama Rao vows not to return to the house unless the government is ousted.
3/10/193917 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad, India.