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Historical Event on 2/11/1999

12 dalits are shot by the Ranbir Sena in Narayanpar village in Bihar.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/11/1950Sorabjee Harmasji Colah, cricketer (69 runs in India's first 2 tests 1932-33), passed away.
1/22/1683Shri Samarth Ramdas passed away.
3/15/1998Mr. Vajpayee is appointed Prime Minister. The number of MPs supporting the formation of a government by the BJP stands at 264 in a house of 539, just short of the working majority of 270. However, the President sees the figure as crossing the half-way mark as the Telugu Desam decides to remain neutral. Earlier, the Congress(I) conveys to the President its decision not to stake claim to form a government.
7/3/1908Bal Gangadhar Tilak was arrested as a traitor by the Britishers.
6/13/1943Netaji Subhashchandra Bose started his journey from Germany to Tokyo by a submarine.
5/22/1940Erapalli Anantrao Srinivasarao Prasanna, cricketer (one of India's big four spinners, Right-arm Off-break Bowler), was born at Bangalore. He is also the receipent of Arjun Award (1968) and Padmashree (1970).
8/19/1993Sharad Pawar elected to Maharashtra Legislative Council from Pune.
7/1/1852For the first time in Asia, Postal Stamp for the general public was issued by Sindh Province in Karachi.
7/31/1938Khalid Anwer Ansari, social worker, was born.
8/29/1992Eco-mark introduced in Indian market to distinguish eco-friendly products, .