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Historical Event on 11/1/1966

Haryana state was created from Punjab, and Chandigarh was declared as the Union Territory and capital of both Punjab and Haryana.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/24/1929First non-stop flight from England to India takes-off.
1/17/1913Yadvendra Singh, HH LtG. Maharaja of Patial, cricketer (scored 24 & 60 in only Test India vs England), was born in Patiala, Punjab.
6/23/1997India and Pakistan reach accord on joint working groups to address outstanding issues including Kashmir and Siachen.
5/26/2000Prabhakar G. Surur (93) died in Mumbai.
5/25/1997In a bid to break the deadlock on naming transport corporation after caste leaders in southern districts, Tamil Nadu Government agrees to create a new bus corporation named after Pulithevan.
3/24/1968The second Indian-made rocket 'Menaka' successfully launched at the Thumba station.
10/15/1902Bhaurao Krishnarao Gaekwad, great leader, was born. He was a colleagu of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
9/10/1993India and South Korea sign agreement to expand trade and investment.
4/12/1871Gangadhar Balkrishna Deshpande, editor in modern era and dictionary creator, was born.
1/24/1857Calcutta University established.