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Historical Event on 8/25/1917
The first significant step towards the Indianization of the Army was initiated when seven selected Indians, serving in the Army, were granted King's Commission in the Infantry and the Cavalry. Before the World War ended, two more Indians, who previously held temporary commissions, were granted King's Commission.

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10/1/1993	The IAF joined in peace keeping duties in Somalia as part of the Indian contingent supporting UN operations.
2/21/1991	Opposition boycotts the President's address as a protest against the dismissal of Tamil Nadu government.

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