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Historical Event on 12/11/1986

The United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) completes 40 years of work on behalf of children (11-12-86).

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/26/1984Satellite Insat 1-B dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
12/7/1995Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2C), third indigenous satellite in the INSAT-2 series, launched. This has additional capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries. This is still in service. It was launched by Ariane launch vehicle at French Guyana.
4/11/1906K.V. Jagannathan, great Hindi writer and journalist, was born at Krishnarayapuram,Tamil Nadu.
3/30/1993Air Time Committee Chief P.S. Deodhar and its members resign in protest against the implementation of the metro channel of Doordarshan.
11/9/1967Bhartiya Kranti Dal, a new political party founded.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
1/8/1947Rajasthan University established at Jaipur.
1/8/1947Amir Timur left Delhi. He took the title 'Emperor of India' and recrossed the Indus on March 11.
9/27/2000Venus Williams of USA claims the women's gold in the tennis event in the Sydney Olympics.
2/11/1959Vinoo Mankad plays his final Test Cricket (vs West Indies at Delhi).