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Historical Event on 4/12/1992

M. Basavapunniah (77),Communist leader, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/15/1997Arundhati Roy (37), Delhi-based author wins Britain's most prestigious literary award 'Booker Prize' for her novel "The God of Small Things'
8/25/1981Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra leader, elected the President of Congress.
6/14/1961Sir Karyamanikkam Shrinivas Krishnan died.
7/7/1799Ranjit Singh captured Lahore in Punjab from Sikh rulers.
4/1/1963Delhi Special Police Establishment acquired its popular current name Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) through a Home Ministry resolution passed.
1/3/1880Publication of 'Illustrated Weekly of India' started.
2/14/16285th Mughal Emperor Shahjahan was crowned.
4/13/1989Malayalam film 'Piravi' directed by Shaji N. Karun adjudged best feature film of 1988.
12/8/1857Mohsini from Delhi was hanged in jail.
8/13/1954Nehru says dispute over Portuguese colonies in India must be settled peacefully.