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Historical Event on 1/12/1966

Shiri Narhar Vishnu Gadgil (Kakasaheb), great freedom fighter, nationalist leader, social reformer, lawyer, prolific writer and politician, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/17/1913Waman Vasudev Chitle (Bal Chitle), Marathi story writer and editor, was born.
1/11/1966Gulzarilal Nanda was appointed as the acting Prime Minister of India. He held this position till January 24, 1966.
3/4/1996King of Bhutan arrives in India for a three-day state visit.
12/30/1941Gandhiji, at his own request, is relieved of hi-leadership of Congress by Working Committee.
12/6/1995Prabhakar Barve,painter of international fame, passed away.
8/15/1990Uttar Maharashtra University was established.
6/4/1993The Babri tribunal strikes down ban on RSS and Bajrang Dal and upholds outlawing of VHP.
5/24/1999Noted wrestling coach Dronacharya awardee Guru Hanuman passed away in a road accident near Meerut.
7/12/1999India sets a deadline for intruders withdrawal from Kargil, announces suspension of air strikes.
5/22/1991Sonia unanimously elected Congress President by the Working Committee. She, however, declined the offer.