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Historical Event on 12/9/1658

Dutch troops occupy harbour city Quilon (Coilan), India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/1/1944Liladhar Jagudi, well known Hindi poet, passed away.
10/15/1949Process of the integration of the Indian State was completed when the last three states - Tripura, Manipur and Banaras were merged.
10/11/1991Meghalaya placed under President's rule.
5/18/1972Kokan Krishi (Agriculture) University was established.
3/19/1944Azad Hind Fauj hoisted the National Flag for the first time in North East India. On this event Bimal Roy produced the film 'Pehla Aadmi'.
10/10/1990Marxist extremists set fire to a crowded train in Andhra Pradesh killing more than 60.
12/28/1892Dr. Shivajirao Ganesh (Daji Patwardhan), famous social worker and Padmashri awardee, was born.
12/11/1929Subhash Pandharinath ""Fergie"" Gupte, cricketer (brilliant Indian leg-spinner), was born in Bom
4/18/1959Premier Chou En-lai insists Tibetan Dalai Lama was abducted to India.
5/17/2000The Union Cabinet clears a proposal for setting up a new appellate tribunal for foreign exchange following the repeal of the FERA and the enactment of FEMA in its place.