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Historical Event on 12/19/1952

Nehru announces the Government's decision for establishing an Andhra State, constituting Telugu speaking areas of the State of Madras, excluding the city.

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12/5/1943The Japanese planes attack Calcutta port.
8/16/1997Bodo extremists kill 13 villagers in Nalbari district in Assam.
1/21/1924Professor Madhu Dandavate, former Finance Minister, was born at Ahmednagar.
11/13/1901War Secretary Brodrick claimed that Boers were killing natives in large numbers. He intended to withdraw troops from India to fight in S. Africa at London.
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3/17/1882Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, father of modern Marathi language, passed away.
8/22/1915Shambhu Mishra, Bengali actor, director and playwright, was born.