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Historical Event on 4/12/1978

After several state victories, Congress party-I (for Indira) is recognized as official opposition.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/29/1972Prithviraj Kapoor, famous film actor, passed away.
7/18/1634Joannes Camphuys, Governor General of Dutch-Indies (1684-91), was born.
1/26/1929Indian National Congress proclaims goal for India's independence.
1/6/1979Rohini-200, first monsoon experimental rocket, launched from Thumba.
9/3/1953Laxmanrao Parvatkar (Khaprumama), famous Tabla player, passed away.
10/28/1998The 1998 Swarna Jayanti Fellowship Award is presented to 11 young scientists.
10/5/1864Cyclone destroyed most of Calcutta city in which approximately 50,000 people died.
4/23/1991Major parties agree to have polls in Punjab.
2/20/1976Production of Crude Oil started from offshore Bombay High near Mumbai.
10/21/1959Chinese and Indian troops clash on Ladakh border.