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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
12/13/1947Bahadur Shah captured the fort of Chittor and then marched against the Mughal emperor.
7/24/1992Universal Poetry Foundation' was established at Pune.
3/6/1995Arun Tamhankar, great journalist, died.
11/12/1946Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya died at the age of 85.
4/25/1982India's first telecast colour broadcasting started on Dordarshan.
9/21/1945British promise India independence.
1/15/1934Nearly 20,000 lives were claimed in a tremendous earthquake measured 8.4 on the Ricther Scale, in Bihar and parts of Nepal. Munger City was completely destroyed.
6/18/1989India and Pakistan decide to end the five-year-old confrontation in Siachen Glacier area by redeploying their forces.
4/17/1952First Lok Sabha was formed. Ananthasaynam Ayyangar, was elected as the first Deputy speaker of Lok Sabha (1952).
3/28/1963First meeting of the National Aeronautical Laboratory Executive Council held under the chairmanship of J R D Tata.