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Historical Event on 12/12/1964

Maithili Sharan Gupta, famous Indian poet, Hindi litterateur, writer, social worker, patriot and Padma Bhushan awardee, died.

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1/28/1998All 26 accused, who stood trial in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, were sentenced to death. A designated Judge of the TADA court in Chennai found them guilty.
9/11/1968Central Government provides more autonomy to hilly region of Assam.
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12/6/1990VHP-sponsored 'karseva' in Ayodhya passes off peacefully.
4/22/1999Lok Sabha passes the 1999-2000 general budget through voice vote but without a debate and without amendments.