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Historical Event on 7/2/1999

The Indian Army launches a three pronged attack on Kargil. India is firm on Pakistan pullout from the area.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/20/1987Lok Dal splits over leadership issue.
9/28/1827A few mountain battery trains flourished and kept the Indian component alive as part of the Royal artillery. Recently, it has been established that 8 Company Bombay Artillery survived axing and is now 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery. This day is now celebrated as the Raising Day of the Regiment of Artillery.
4/16/1992The PM gives a new slogan to the nation, 'Desh banao, desh bachao'.
5/1/1995SAARC endorses South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA) and establishes a South Asian Development Fund (SADF) for the economic and technical development of the subcontinent.
2/21/1987Pakistan President Gen. Zia visits India.
3/20/1921Dr. P. C. Alexander, Governor of Maharashtra, was born.
5/3/1998Kushabhau Thakre takes over as the new BJP President.
7/23/1976Hari Chand at Montreal sets record for 10,000m in 28.48.72.
3/12/1992India and the US decide to hold joint naval exercises in the Indian ocean.
9/13/1965Pakistanis bomb Bombay.