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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
5/2/1996General Election 2nd phase begins in 204 LS and 223 Assembly constituencies spread over 17 States & union territories.
9/19/1990Rajeev Goswami, a student of Delhi University, attempts to self immolate himself in protest against the implementation of Mandal Commission Report.
9/8/1952The Copyright bill was signed during the first world convention by 35 nations including India at Geneva.
3/26/199914 tonnes of heavy water leaked into the second unit of the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) at Kalpakkam during an in-service inspection.
1/11/1955Production of Newsprint paper factory started for the first time in India.
11/15/1988Dalai Lama agreed for less then independent country to save the cultural heritage of Tibet.
4/16/1903Kalka-Simla Railway line section was opened for public conveyance.
5/22/1992India launches its 'Agni' rocket.
7/8/1928Eighteen died when an East Indian Railroad train was derailed after saboteurs removed part of the tracks.
9/17/1999India and the United States begin high level consultations to find ways on countering terrorism.