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Historical Event on 8/12/1919
Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, the father of Indian space technology and scientist, was born at Ahmedabad.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 6/25/1900 | Louis Mountbatten, last British Voiceroy and first Governor General of independent India, was born at England. |
| 9/10/1995 | 87 of the 180 members of the newly constituted JAAC assume office. |
| 6/11/1901 | Pramathanath Bishi, professor and Hindi writer, was born. |
| 3/3/1906 | Trailokyanath Goswami, famous Hindi writer and educationist, was born at Nalbari, Assam . |
| 1/26/1950 | The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal. |
| 2/21/1894 | Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, famous scientist, was born at Bhera, Punjab. |
| 4/14/1992 | The 79th Plenary session of the Indian National Congress opens in Tirupati. |
| 12/14/1924 | Ranbir Raj Kapoor, famous film producer, director and actor, was born. |
| 9/27/2000 | The Union Cabinet decides to increase the number of Padma series of awards for excellence in different fields of activities from 60 to 100. |
| 4/26/1908 | Judge Sarv Mittra Sikri, Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, was born. |
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