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Historical Event on 12/11/1876

Raobahadur Yeshwantrao Harishchandra Desai, famous architect, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/17/1970The first microwave link, which was set up without foreign assistance, was commissioned between Asansol, Dhanbad and Ranchi.
1/22/1973Swami Ramanand Tirth, politician and educationalist, passed away.
4/17/1945Gandhiji, in a statement regarding the ensuing San Francisco Conference, says that 'peace is impossible without equality and freedom of India'. Also demands a just peace for Germany and Japan.
9/29/2000The Government raises the prices of petroleum products across- the-board while cutting import and excise duties on crude oil, diesel and motor spirit (petrol).
8/15/1968Marathwada', a daily newspaper, published.
3/3/1978Origin of Saka Era (India).
6/27/2000Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, launches National Initiative for child protection of which childline is an integral part.
10/28/1997Govt. extends ceasefire in Nagaland by 3 months from October 31.
7/18/1993India beats France 3-2 in a sensational Davis Cup tie to enter into the semi-final.
3/15/1950Planning Commission Day.