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Historical Event on 2/12/1995

The 3-phase-budget session begins with the address of President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma in the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/17/1949The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Article 370 of the Constitution making special provisions for J&K.
9/30/1992Laurie Baker wins Rs. 25 lakh UN World Habitat award.
9/20/1940Saroj Lalwani, journalist and printing press director, was born.
8/5/2000Lala Amarnath (88), former Indian cricketer, died in New Delhi.
5/31/1756Jose Cusodio Faria was born in Candolim of Goa. He was a revolutionary scientist and also known as Abbe Faria.
3/22/1997Deshabhimani daily, official organ of CPI (M), launches its 5th edition from Kottayam, Kerala.
8/13/1638Durgadas Rathore, social reformer, was born at Salwa.
7/10/1992SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.
10/10/1990Following political uncertainties in the wake of Veerendra Patil's decision to stay on in defiance of Congress Party's decision, President's rule was imposed in Karnataka.
3/25/1609Henry Hudson embarks on an exploration for Dutch East India Co. at Pulicat.