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Historical Event on 12/19/1995

Unidentified aircraft drops a heap of sophisticated arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles, rocket launchers and anti-tank grenades in Purulia district in West Bengal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/29/1972Construction work of Metro Train in Calcutta commenced.
6/5/1995A three-week long, the first ever Indo-US joint army training exercise begins.
2/6/1994World Marathi Chember of Commerce' established.
7/5/1994Kiran Bedi, Delhi IG, wins Magsaysay Award.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
6/24/1991K. Karunakaran ministry assumes power in Kerala.
2/9/1946Demonstrations were held against the trial of the INA men. The ratings and a few units of the Royal Indian Navy rise in open Mutiny in Mumbai harbours.
2/23/1998BJP leader Ranjit Yadav was shot dead in Sahibganj district.
4/14/1919Gandhiji confesses at Nadiad his ""Himalayan Miscalculation"" regarding satyagraha martial law declared in Punjab.
6/17/1976Montreal Olympics opens.