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Historical Event on 12/12/1959
Krishnammachari Srikkanth, cricketer (big-hitting Indian opener 1981-92), was born in Madras.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/15/1943 | The Vengeance suffered numerous defects and teething troubles, necessitating temporary withdrawal from the two IAF squadrons, but the problems were eventually mitigated if not eradicated, and No. 8 Sqn flew its first operational Vengeance sorties against Japanese targets from Double Moorings, Chittagong. |
| 9/24/1861 | Madame Bhikaji Rustom Cama, mother of the Indian Revolution, was born in Bombay. From an early age she took interest in social and political work. |
| 8/27/1859 | Dorabji Jamshetji Tata, great industrialist, was born. |
| 5/22/1997 | At least 40 persons are killed and over 300 injured in an earthquake which hit Jabalpur city. |
| 7/12/1996 | Lok Sabha adopts resolution extending President's Rule in J & K for 6 months. |
| 7/9/1969 | India accepted 'Royal Bengal Tiger' as its National Animal, as recommended by the Indian Wild life Board. This Tiger is also known as the majestic tiger - panthere tigris (Linnaeus). |
| 10/20/1905 | Mohansing Mahir, famous modern Punjabi poet, was born. |
| 1/5/1998 | Laloo Yadav, RJD president, and BSP chief Kanshi Ram launch a seven-party ""Jan Morcha"". |
| 1/21/1983 | R. D. Katari, the first Indian Admiral of Indian Army, passed away. |
| 6/19/1966 | Shiv Sena was established. |
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