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Historical Event on 12/7/1995

Indian 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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/10/1997Malleswari earns India's first gold medal in Asian weightlifting championship in Beijing.
7/1/1964Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) was established.
9/24/1994At least 100 people die after an outbreak of pneumonic plague in the western city of Surat.
6/12/1996India's new prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda wins vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha and will rule as head of the United Front Coalition.
10/6/1999INLD-BJP combine wins by big margin in Haryana.
12/17/1910Keki Khursedji Tarapore, cricketer (0-72 in his only Test for India), was born in Bombay.
10/3/1997Devi Lal floats a new party 'Haryana Lok Dal'.
1/6/1932Kamleshwar, famous Hindi writer, was born.
7/24/1985Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sikh leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal of Akali Dal signed a peace contract known as 'Punjab Accord' thus ending the four-year agitation in Punjab.
5/31/1998India rejects mediation on issues with Pakistan, reiterates its commitment to address outstanding issues bilaterally.