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Historical Event on 12/28/1995

Third Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-1C), carring advanced remote sensing cameras was launched by Russian Molniya launch vehicle. It is still in service.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/12/1801Ranjit Singh proclaimed himself Maharaja of Punjab.
4/3/1956Nehru announces that troops have been sent to control Naga tribal people in the Burmese border area, who are asking for a separate state.
10/24/1984First Metro Train (Underground Train) in India started between Esplanade and Bhowanipore in Calcutta city.
8/21/1879Jahangir Bemanji Petit, famous industrialist, was born.
10/13/1999Janata Dal (United) snap ties with the BJP in Karnataka
7/11/2000Amrita Pritam, noted litterateur, honoured with the highest award for Punjabi literature for the century:""Shatabdi Samman"".
12/7/1999Nareshwar Dayal is appointed India's High Commissioner to UK.
6/17/1947Burma was adopted as republic by constitution assembly.
1/27/1987P. T. Usha nominated the Asian Athlete of 1986 by the US Sports Academy (USA).
2/11/1993Centre bans BJP rally in the capital on February 25.