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Historical Event on 11/22/1971

Indian and Pakistan governments protested violations of national airspace along the western border, but aerial conflict between the respective air arms began, preceding full-scale warfare between India and Pakistan by 12 days.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/1/1959The Chinese occupy Tibet and Dalai Lama flees to India.
5/12/1955The PM laid the foundation stone for the National Museum.
10/17/1940Mahatma Gandhi called for Individual Satyagrah and Vinoba Bhave started it.
5/12/1995Supreme court stays Tamil Nadu Governor's orders allowing Dr. Subramaniam Swamy to prosecute Chief Minister Dr. Jayalalitha under Prevention of Corruption Act.
4/27/1942Gandhi condemns stationing of U.S. troops in India.
1/4/1954Judge Mehr Chand Mahajan became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 22/12/1954.
9/26/1932Gandhiji breaks fast on Indian government's acceptance of his demand regarding Harijans.
3/18/1944Azad Hind Fauj entered India (Japanese army) from the border of Burma and invaded north eastern India.
11/21/1985Ramnath Kenny, cricketer (5 Tests for India 1958-60), passed away.
5/22/1961Jnanpeeth Award was instituted and the first award was given in 1965. This award is given for the best creative literary writing by any Indian citizen in any of the languages included in the VIII Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The award carries a cash price of Rs 2.5 lakh, a citation and a bronze momento.