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Historical Event on 12/21/1999
Kushabhau Thakre, BJP president, said that Ayodhya issue was a 'programme' and not an ideology of the party.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/13/1899 | Pandurang Satu Naik, famous film photographer of Indian film industry, was born. |
| 5/25/1611 | Emperor Jahangir married Meherunnisa, widow of Sher Afghan. She recieved the title Noor Jahan. |
| 3/2/1957 | Central Warehouse Corporation established. |
| 9/4/1862 | Kaminikumar Chanda, social reformer and politician, was born. |
| 4/30/1991 | BJP election manifesto promises Presidential form of government. |
| 8/9/1942 | Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested. |
| 1/26/1950 | The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal. |
| 5/11/1985 | Booby (Doll) trap bomb kills 86 people in India. |
| 11/15/1920 | Assembly meeting of the League of Nations. |
| 12/7/1997 | Leander Paes awarded 'The Sportstar' award. |
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