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Historical Event on 12/3/1971

Third Pakistani aggression begins with air attacks on airports in the western sector; emergency declared.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/2/1959Kirtivardhan Bhagwat Jha Azad, cricketer (Indian off-spin all-rounder in 7 Tests 1981-83), was born in Purnea, Bihar.
4/20/1965First Indian team led by M. S. Kohli ascends the Everest.
1/5/1659Aurangzeb defeated Shah Shuja in the battle of Khawan near Allahabad.
4/18/1858Bharatratna Dhondo Keshav Karve, great educationalist and social reformer, was born.
11/22/1989Rajindernath, great Indian wicketkeeper 1 Test and 0 runs 0 ct, 4 stp, passed away.
8/11/1954Madireddy Venkateshwar Narasimha Rao, cricketer (Indian leg-spin all-rounder 1978-79), was born in Secunderabad.
2/2/1959Indira Gandhi was elected the president of the ruling Congress Executive Party. Thereby Congress spilt,and leftist formed Swantantra Party.
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.
9/19/1936Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, expert in north Indian classical music, died. He was also a lawyer, professor and social reformer.
10/10/1990Marxist extremists set fire to a crowded train in Andhra Pradesh killing more than 60.