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Historical Event on 1/29/1780

Hicky's Bengal Gazette, the first news paper in India, was published in English in Calcutta .

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12/3/1971India recognises Bangladesh. Indian army marches into Bangladesh and joins hands with Mukti Bahini. Pakistani Army in Bangladesh surrenders to the Indian Commander.
10/9/1942Bibi Amar Kaur, freedom fighter, successfully hoisted the national flag at Jail Gate of Lahore. She was then arrested and send to Ambala Jail.
4/1/1996Kerala introduces ban on arrack. 5614 licenced arrack shops closed down.
7/8/1996U.N. says India is leading in HIV infections.
12/6/1990VHP-sponsored 'karseva' in Ayodhya passes off peacefully.
8/17/1947The first British troop leaves for England after Indian independence.
3/29/1999A massive earthquake in the Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh in the inner Himalayas claims 85 lives and more than 130 injured.