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Historical Event on 11/21/1962

India and China declared a truce from the war in which India was badly beaten. Because of winter in China, they halted their advance into India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
2/21/1952The XV Indian Olympic Games in Madras.
6/7/1631Begum Mumtaj Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan, Emperor of India, passed away at Burhanpur a few hours after the birth of a daughter. She was married in 1612 and the Taj Mahal was built for her.
10/13/1987Kishore Kumar Ganguly, well known singer, died in Bombay.
10/6/1983Punjab Government was dismissed to halt religious and political violence by Indira Gandhi, who imposed President's rule in the state.
1/10/1955The Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were equipped with the HAL-designed HT-2 trainer - officially introduced into service.
9/5/1612East India Company's Navy eastablished.
2/17/1670Shivaji won SinghGarh Fort from Mughals. This victory was on the shoulders of Tanaji who was martyred in this attack. Shivaji proclaimed ""Garh Aalaa Pan Singh Gela"" which means that Fort was won but the Lion was lost.
4/20/1914Gopinath Mahanti, famous Oriya novelist and Gyanpeeth awardee, was born.
2/2/1996Gold price zooms to all-time record high of Rs. 5600 per 10 grams.