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Historical Event on 3/12/1954
Indian National Academy of Letters ""Sahitya Academy"" inaugurated by Dr. Radhakrishnan.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/3/1971 | During the ensuing melee, three of the Sabres were shot down while all Gnats returning to base were unscathed. The first blood of a new Indo-Pakistan air war had been drawn. Other encounters were to follow over the next 10 days within both Indian and Pakistani airspace, before a full-scale war began. |
| 10/3/1977 | Indira Gandhi arrested on charges of official corruption in New Delhi. |
| 5/22/1961 | Jnanpeeth 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. |
| 5/22/1961 | Chittorgarh Fort was captured by Mughal Emperor Akbar which was circled from outside since 20th October 1567. This victory was achieved with the help of Jaimal and Patta. |
| 12/21/1921 | Praphulchandra Natwarlal Bhagwati, justice of Supreme Court, was born. |
| 5/29/1933 | Kishorilal Goswami, famous Hindi novelist, passed away. |
| 7/1/1982 | MGR inaugurates Tamil Nadu's noon meal programme for poor children. |
| 1/17/1997 | Government rules out granting dual citizenship to NRIs. |
| 2/21/1894 | Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, famous scientist, was born at Bhera, Punjab. |
| 5/17/1865 | Raobahadur Govind Sakharam Sardesai `Riyasatkar' was born. |
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