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Historical Event on 12/10/1999

Pranab Mukherjee and Jaipal Reddy are chosen outstanding parliamentarians for 1997 and 1998 respectively.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/30/1949New Union of Greater Rajasthan was ceremonially inaugurated by Patel when the existing Union of Rajasthan was joined by four premier states of Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Hiralal Shastri became its first Chief Minister.
12/28/1930Police are stoned by demonstrators as they attempt to prevent an illegal flag-salutation ceremony at Bombay.
10/12/1952Hanif Mohammad scores twin 100s vs New Zealand.
9/23/1996Sitaram Kesri elected provisional president of Congress (I).
8/17/1998The Government issues a notification banning the use of quinacrine, a controversial female contraceptive and sterilization agent.
8/29/1926Ramkrishna Hegde, former Central Cabinet Minister and Chief Minister of Karnataka, was born.
4/24/1965Kosi Barrage inaugurated by King Mahendra of Nepal.
8/1/1992Narasimha Rao, PM, dedicates Vizag Steel Plant to the nation.
12/27/1988The first hot-air Cross India Balloon started its flight in Rajasthan.
4/10/1931Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, who worked in the region of Sahkar and Education, was born.