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Historical Event on 12/13/1947

Nicholas Raerich, great philosopher, master-artist, prolific writer, scientist, educator, designer, poet, humanitarian, explorer, leader and social worker, died at Naggar, Kulu.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/5/1993The Left and Democratic Front earns two third majority at the Tripura Assembly elections.
11/21/1971Rebellion in East Pakistan (formerly Bengal). Ten million Bengalis flee to India. Indo-Pak border clashes escalate to war. India defeats West Pakistan. E. Pakistan becomes independent Bangladesh.
3/20/1904Charles Freer Andrews came to India as a Christian Missionary and joined the staff of St. Stephen's College in Delhi.
3/20/1904The famous Vijaynagar Hindu Empire established (1336-1565-1646), Deccan region of South India is founded. European visitors are overwhelmed by the wealth and advancement of its 17-square-mile capital.
3/26/1996Indian all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar announces retirement from international cricket.
6/4/1997Special Judge Ajit Bharihoke discharges former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao and former Union Minister Prof. K. K. Tewary in St. Kitts forgery case for lack of sufficient evidence.
4/16/1963Gopal Singh Nepali, famous poet, passed away.
2/21/1829Kittur Rani Channamma, revolutionary freedom fighter and social reformer, passed away.
2/28/1900Kondedera Madappa Kariappa, first General of independent India, was born.
3/26/1996The 3-day old Hazratbal shrine crisis ends, as the militants holed up in the shrine come out of it.