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Historical Event on 12/5/1959

K. S. Duleepsinhji, cricketer (12 Tests for England, 995 runs), passed away.

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2/21/1959Press Club of India was founded in New Delhi.
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11/15/1988Dalai Lama agreed for less then independent country to save the cultural heritage of Tibet.
3/11/1795Battle at Kurdla India, Mahratten beat Mughals.
1/11/1921Vasudevacharya Kerur, famous Kannad novelist, drama writer and journalist, passed away.
7/2/1999Medha Patkar of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) planned a 'fast' to protest against the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP).
7/21/1994The Supreme Court declares that SC/ST will lose status on migration to other states.
1/16/1996Supreme Court says trial courts should hold trial of rape cases in camera.
3/19/1907Dr. Dilawar Hussain, right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, was born.
11/13/1901Four Language panels were started on Rs. 10/- notes. First time four corner serial numbers were introduced. This panel had Indian languages which varied from state to state.