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Historical Event on 1/12/1990

Vimal Kumar and Madhumita Bisht retain National badminton titles.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/12/1823First Indian Steam Engine Ship ""Diana-a-Gunboat""sailed in a sea near Calcutta. It was built by Kyd & Co.
8/6/1998The Maharashtra Government rejects the Srikrishna Commission findings on the 1992-93 communal riots and the serial blasts in Mumbai, but agrees to act on the panel's suggestions to refurbish the police force.
12/10/1993The residence of Mahatma Phule was declared a national monument.
5/23/1903Gemini Roy, famous Painter, joined Government School of Arts and Crafts at Calcutta.
4/1/1882Savings Bank Postal system was introduced.
2/3/1988INS Chakra was inducted in the Indian Navy when the first Soviet SSN Victor 1 class nuclear propelled submarine and India joined the maritime nuclear powers.
8/15/1972Postal Index Number (PIN Code) of 6-digits was introduced.
4/15/1947The new Indian Parliament appeals for non-violence.
5/10/1992Dr. D.S.Tyagi, Chairman of the Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, was shot dead by suspected Sikh terrorists in Delhi.
12/8/1998An Indian film, 'The Terrorist' wins all top awards including the Golden Pyramid award for the best film at the 23rd Cairo International Film Festival. Santosh Sivan gets the best director award, while its actress Ayesha Dharker bags the best actress award.