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Historical Event on 12/8/1930

British Gen. Norman Simpson shot at desk by Indian nationalists.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/17/1970Judge Jayantilal Chhotalal Shah became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 21/01/1971.
10/2/1930Jayasinghrao Mansingrao Ghorpade, cricketer (8 Tests for India 1952-59 with little impact), was born in Panchgani, Maharashtra.
12/27/1988The first hot-air Cross India Balloon started its flight in Rajasthan.
12/17/1974Ustad Gulam Sabir, famous Sarangi player, died at Kanpur.
7/21/1999The Janata Dal splits under Deve Gowda and Sharad Yadav. The latter group to support NDA.
11/19/1961World Council of Churches convened their third assembly at New Delhi during which the International Missionary Council and its work was integrated into the larger ecumenical group.
1/2/1948Nehru threatens Indian action to stop Pakistani raids into Kashmir.
11/11/1913Gandhi sentenced to nine months' imprisonment at South Africa.
11/15/1982Acharya Vinoba Bhave, great freedom fighter and social reformer, died (88 years) in Pawnar Ashram at Wardha near Nagpur, Maharashtra.
9/30/1963The USSR openly louded Indian view on Kashmir issue. This was against Pakistan's motives.