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Historical Event on 7/8/1985

Sri Lanka Peace talks open in Thimphu.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/20/1955Jawaharlal Nehru breaks off relations with the Portuguese after the invasion of Goa by Indian nationalists.
12/19/1952Nehru announces the Government's decision for establishing an Andhra State, constituting Telugu speaking areas of the State of Madras, excluding the city.
1/27/1967Delimitation Agreement for Warfare in space was signed by 60 nations in United Nation.
12/1/1989V. P. Singh is named the new prime minister.
8/25/1917The first significant step towards the Indianization of the Army was initiated when seven selected Indians, serving in the Army, were granted King's Commission in the Infantry and the Cavalry. Before the World War ended, two more Indians, who previously held temporary commissions, were granted King's Commission.
6/6/1992Ordinance issued to attach the properties of persons involved in the security scam.
6/30/1999India reiterates that any talks will resume only after Pakistan's unconditional withdrawal from Kargil. Meanwhile Indian Army continues to attack the Tiger Hill area and captures two positions in close proximity to Jubar features. The Election Commission says that Lok Sabha polls will be held as per schedule.
1/12/1990Vimal Kumar and Madhumita Bisht retain National badminton titles.
3/14/1993India seeks Interpol's assistance in investigating the sources of bomb blasts in Bombay.
2/10/1926Rajmata Krishna Kumari, social worker, was born at Dharangadhra.