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Historical Event on 12/5/1959

K. S. Duleepsinhji, cricketer (12 Tests for England, 995 runs), passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/17/1933Aga Khan, religious leader (Muslims), was born.
1/17/1933Vasco De Gama, Portuguese navigator who discovered India, died in Cochin.
6/20/1946Kashmir authorities arrest President-elect Nehru for refusing to obey an order banning him from the state.
1/5/1994Tamil Nadu Assembly passes two bills making the Chief Minister, the Chancellor of all universities instead of the Governor.
2/25/1992Beant Singh sworn in as CM of Punjab.
3/2/1963China reports troops have left disputed area in India.
6/18/1658Aurangzeb managed to capture the Agra Fort and later arrested his father Emperor Shahjahan.
8/1/1962Establishment of Maharashtra State Industrial Development Corporation.
1/27/1989M. Karunanidhi sworn in as DMK CM in Tamil Nadu.
12/14/1998The Government introduces the controversial Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha.