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Historical Event on 6/12/1990

Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1D) launched. This is an operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was launched by US Delta launch vehicle, Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/28/1931The second round of a British-Indian conference on the political future of India collapsed in disagreement over demands by Indian nationalists for complete independence. The British government had seemed willing to grant a limited dominion status. But Mahatma Gandhi, who had come to the conference to present the demands of the All-India Nationalist Congress, refused to accept anything less than complete independence. The breakdown of the talks set off a new round of disorders, Gandhi was greeted by rioting in the streets of Bombay between upper-caste Hindu members of the Congress party and ""untouchable"" caste members who had turned against him.
3/5/1992Sunder, comedy actor, passed away.
6/17/1976Montreal Olympics opens.
6/5/1980Manipur University was established.
9/30/1992Laurie Baker wins Rs. 25 lakh UN World Habitat award.
2/21/1991Opposition boycotts the President's address as a protest against the dismissal of Tamil Nadu government.
5/20/1992Third developmental launch of ASLV. Stretched Rohini Satellite Series (SROSS-C). Launched by third developmental flight of ASLV-D3. This carried Gamma Ray astronomy and aeronomy payload.
12/4/1998Christians across the country observe a protest day against the recent attacks on the community and its institutions.
12/17/1740Chimaji Appa, Peshwa warrior, died.
6/21/1999Leander Paes was seeded number one in double's ranking. This was his highest double ranking.