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Historical Event on 11/19/1877

Jatindranath Benarjee, revolutionary of Indian freedom movement, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/28/1999The Vajpayee Government seeks support on major economic issues during the winter session at Parliament.
11/29/1947The Nizam of Hyderabad said that he would not consider acceding to either dominion, but would agree to a 'standstill arrangement' with India. The agreement is accepted by the Indian government.
7/23/1993Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2B), second satellite in the INSAT-2 series, was launched. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was aunched by European Ariane launch vehicle.
6/4/1926Dalai Lama introduces a tax on ears for Tibetans to equip the army. Those with only one ear will pay half the tax.
3/21/1791Tipu Sultan capitulated to Lord Cornwallis.
6/12/1990Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1D) launched. This is an operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was launched by US Delta launch vehicle, Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA.
7/6/1992The centre decides to allow TV and Radio time slots for private producers.
9/23/1858Grant Duf, historian who studied Maratha history, died.
8/19/1944The last Japanese troops driven out of India.
5/29/1953Mount Everest conquered by Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay.