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Historical Event on 7/2/1999

The Indian Army launches a three pronged attack on Kargil. India is firm on Pakistan pullout from the area.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/3/1945No. 8 Squadron becomes the first to convert onto the Spitfire VIII during the previous month and commencing operations on 3 January 1945 in the Kangaw area.
4/11/1999India successfully test-fires the extended range ''Agni-II'' missile, bridging a key gap in its minimum nuclear deterrent profile.
9/8/1990Mother Teresa re-elected head of Missionaries of Charity.
2/4/1990Ernakulam was declared the first totally literate district in India.
4/30/1896Maa Anandamayee (1896-1982), God-intoxicated yogini and mystic Bengali saint, was born at Kheora. Her spirit lives on in devotees.
12/29/1972Construction work of Metro Train in Calcutta commenced.
11/2/1976Lok Sabha passes the 42nd Constitution Amendment Bill making India a Socialist Secular Republic and laying down the fundamental duties of citizens.
10/18/2000Supreme Court gives the nod for construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river.
7/2/1992Six new ministers inducted into the Union Cabinet.
12/15/1976Daily newspaper ""Lokmat"" published it's first Jalgaon edit