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Historical Event on 12/12/1955

The President promulgated an ordinance providing the usage of Hindi with English for official purposes of Indian Union. B.G. Kher Commission (under article 344(I) of the Constitution) constituted. Hindi Teaching Scheme was introduced under Ministry of Home Affairs.

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8/28/1997Jain Commission, chaired by Justice M.C. Jain, submits interim report on Rajiv Gandhi assassination.
3/27/1767Khanderao Holkar, one of the Generals in Peshwa kingdom, passed away.
12/5/1946Dada Maharaj Satarkar passed away.
9/29/1725Robert Clive, one of the founders of British empire in India and diplomat, was born.
7/6/1955Marshall Tito and Nehru's joint declaration in Belgrade.
7/18/1980Naoomal Jeoomal, cricketer (3 Tests for India 1932-34, 108 runs), died.
5/19/1979Pandit Hajari Prasad Dwivedi passed away.
3/29/1932Sundaram Gundibalirama, right-hand batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler, was born at Udipi in Karnataka.