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Historical Event on 7/12/2000

67 persons died in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Ghatkopar, a Mumbai suburb.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/3/1948B. S. Munje, founder of Bhosla Military School, passed away.
12/14/1998The Government introduces the controversial Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha.
7/14/1923Iqbal Singh Bhatia, great educationist, was born at Kotla Qasim Khan, (Pakistan).
5/8/1933Gandhi starts hunger strike to protest the British repression of untouchables.
6/25/1943No. 8 Squadron started functioning absorbing the remaining coastal defence flight personnel, and also issued with a vengeance to achieve operational status.
10/16/1992Capt. P. K. Sahgal of Azad Hind Fauz died. During the trial at the Red Fort, he said, "Beacuse I wanted freedom for my motherland , I was ready to shed my blood for it." (15-5-97
6/16/1951Nehru opponents founded People's party at New Delhi.
6/20/1939Ramakant Bhikaji Desai, cricketer - pace bowler for India in the 60s, was born in Bombay
7/9/1993Passport fees raised from Rs. 60 to Rs.300.
4/5/1990Lok Sabha passes the Punjab Bill.