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Historical Event on 11/25/1999

Baba Amte, a Gandhian and noted social worker, is chosen for the Gandhi Peace Prize.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/11/1979Shankarrao Narayanrao Mohite Patil `Sahakari Maharshi' passed away.
9/15/1953S. Vijayalakshmi Pandit was elected as the first lady President of the eighth session of the United Nations Organisation's (UNO) General Assembly.
5/15/1999Militants gun down Abdul Ahad Kar, a senior member of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly belonging to the ruling National Conference, in Kupwara district.
7/20/1903British to increase size of Royal Army in India.
10/10/1990Following political uncertainties in the wake of Veerendra Patil's decision to stay on in defiance of Congress Party's decision, President's rule was imposed in Karnataka.
11/6/1988The graduated use of force finally compelled the rebels to surrender and the personnel of Godavari then took over. When psychological pressure did not succeed, warning shots were fired by both the naval ships.
6/17/1976Montreal Olympics opens.
12/8/1875Tej Bahadur Sapru, great leader, was born.
6/3/1999Flight Lieutenant K. Nachiketa is handed over by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the Indian High Commissioner inside the High Commission premises.
2/4/1938Birju Maharaj, famous Kathak Dancer ""Guru"", was born.