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Historical Event on 12/5/1872

Bhai Vir Singh, great poet, social worker, writer, educationist, musician, humanitarian and Padma Bhushan awardee, was born at Amritsar.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/30/1947The first Spitfires from the Advanced Flying School at Ambala reached Srinagar and were soon engaged in strafing the raiders beyond Pattan. Within a week, the Tempests of No. 7 Squadron were playing a decisive role in the battle of Shelatang which halted the forward momentum of the insurgents.
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.
10/16/1945Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) established.
9/30/1999A B Vajpayee, Prime Minister, calls upon the people at an election campaign in Lucknow to give him a five-year term.
8/10/1982Memorial of 201 martyrs from Maharashtra inaugurated.
12/6/1929British Viceroy meets with Indian leaders to discuss dominion status for India.
2/17/1976Urban Ceilings Act comes into force.
9/6/1995Salil Chaudhary, famous music director in Hindi film industry, passed away.
12/23/2000The Centre gives a green signal to West Bengal Government's proposal to rename Calcutta as ''Kolkata''.
10/16/1788Maratha's crowned Shahaalam as king of Delhi.