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Historical Event on 12/17/1961
Provocative action against our nationals in the vicinity of Anjadip Island and Portugal's belligerent attitude to the problems of its colonial possessions in this country, resulted in the Government of India's decision to liberate Goa, Daman and Diu. Operations were launched at night.
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| 12/11/1988 | Dr. Nagendra Singh, 74, President of the International Court of Justice, passed away in Hague. |
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| 5/22/1936 | Lord Brabourne laid the foundation stone of Brabourne Stadium in Bombay. |
| 7/16/1917 | Jagdishchandra Mathur, modern Hindi playwright, was born. |
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