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Historical Event on 2/12/1995

Maramon Centenary Convention, (the biggest Christian gathering in Asia) begins in Kerala.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/1/1992Truck operators begin nation-wide strike to press for the abolition of toll tax and octroi.
3/30/1988Tamil Nadu beat Railways by an innings and 144 runs to win Ranji Trophy.
6/10/1984Top army commander killed in Bihar; Sikh troops desert unit.
10/31/1990Religious clashes between Hindus and Muslims leave more than 180 people dead.
3/31/1964Tram-way service ended in Mumbai (Bombay). This last electric tram left Bori Bunder (CST) for Dadar at 10 p.m., crowds lined the route all the way at that late hour to bid farewell to the common man's transport medium.
7/10/1992SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.
2/25/1909Gandhiji arrested at Volksrust; sentenced to 3 months.
6/6/1922Gopalan Morappakam Joysam, cricketer, was born at Maduranthakan, in Tamil Nadu. He received the Padmashree in 1964.
7/11/1979The Lok Sabha commenced a four-day debate on the no-confidence motion against the 21-month-old Janata Government.
2/18/1899Jainarain Vyas, leader, freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He played a leading role in creating united Rajasthan by integration of various states of Rajputana. He was the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1951 to 1954.