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Historical Event on 12/8/1900

Udayshankar, famous dance master, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/17/1998US President Bill Clinton wants India and Pakistan to sign CTBT.
6/1/1998Petrol price is raised by Re.1 per litre.
6/7/1984Indian Army troops, sent to Punjab to quell Sikh violence, stormed the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest of Sikh shrines. More than 400 persons were reported killed in the assault at the shrine, including Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
11/18/1925Madhukar Gopal Pathak, noted author and film director, was born.
9/3/1916Annie Besant started 'Home Rule' movement.
5/23/1995TADA expires and new Anti-Terrorists Activities Law proposed. Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 1995, voting put off; Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 1995.
12/14/1920Akali Dal established.
8/6/1997Army confirms social activist Sanjay Ghose's death who was abducted by ULFA.
6/12/1996India's new prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda wins vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha and will rule as head of the United Front Coalition.
8/5/1965Jaya Prakash Narayan was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service.