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Historical Event on 2/12/1949

Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath, cricketer (prolific Indian batsman of 70s), was born in Bhadravati, Mysore. He received Padmashree (1971) and Arjun Award (1978).

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3/11/1971Indira Gandhi wins majority in Parliament.
12/15/1749Shahu Chattrapati, grandson of Shivaji, died.
10/2/1972Broadcasting of Mumabi Doordarshan started.
10/22/1680Rana Rajsingh, king of Mewad, died.
5/20/1991General Election (10th) of India begins.
4/17/1997Biju Patnaik, 81, Janata Dal leader and important personality in Orissa politics, died.
4/1/1989Bengal regains Santosh Trophy by beating Kerala.
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11/7/2000Indrajit Bhalotia wins the Wills Southern Open golf tournament.