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Historical Event on 4/3/1999

Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2E), fifth satellite in INSAT-2 series, launched. This has multipurpose communication & meteorological capabilities. This is still in use. Launched by European launch vehicle Ariane, ISRO has leased eleven 36 MHz equivalent units of C-band capacity on board to INTELSAT organisation.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1994This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year of Family"".
9/29/2000The Government raises the prices of petroleum products across- the-board while cutting import and excise duties on crude oil, diesel and motor spirit (petrol).
5/21/1975The 26-mile feeder canal from Farakka to the Bhagirathi river dedicated to the nation.
4/12/1987V. P. Singh resigns as Defence Minister of India, K. C. Pant appointed in his place.
1/28/1984Sohrab Meherwanji Modi, famous drama and film producer, director and actor, passed away.
4/2/2000Guru Granth Sahib is a juristic person and can hold property, says the apex court in a judgment of ''far-reaching consequences and great significance''.
2/26/1874Sursingh Takhtsingh Gohil `Kalapi', famous Gujrati poet, was born.
4/8/1929Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw two bombs on the Assembly Hall.
11/6/1962National Defence Council established.
3/10/1995ONGC's oil rig that blew out ( January 8 ) at Pasalapudi site near Amalapuram (Andhra Pradesh) put out after 62 days.