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Historical Event on 4/9/1965

After Indo-Pak conflict of 1965, the Raksha Medal, Samar Seva Star and some others were introduced.

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10/9/1874Nicholas Roerich, great professor, master, artist, scientist, educator, writer, designer, poet, explorer and humanitarian, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He led artistic and scientific expedition in Himalayas and settled in Kulu valley.
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