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Historical Event on 9/12/1966

Mihir Sen, famous Indian swimmer, crossed Darda Nailes Channel.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/1/2000One hundred people of Kinnaur, Shimla and Mandi districts of HP die following flash floods in the Sutlej river.
11/8/2000India wins the men's team title in the World Carrom championship in New Delhi.
6/6/1909Morappakam Joysam Gopalan, cricketer (1 Test India v England 1933-34), was born in Maduranthakam, Madras.
11/12/1946Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya died at the age of 85.
9/19/2000Karnam Malleswari adds a glorious chapter to Indian sports history at the Sydney International Convention Centre by becoming the first woman to gain an Olympic medal.
12/17/1938Charuchandra Bandopadhyay, famous Bengali story writer and novelist, died.
9/4/1996Narasimha Rao questioned by CBI.
12/26/1978Indira Gandhi released after week in jail for refusing to testify on corruption.
5/20/1932Bipinchandra Ramchandra Pal, powerful journalist and revolutionary freedom fighter, passed away. He was amongst the trio which was known as ""Lal - Bal - Pal"" during the freedom struggle. He started a newspaper called ""Swaraj"" for the Indians in England. He also edited several other newspapers like ""Tribune"", ""New India"", ""Vande Mataram"", ""Swaraj"", ""Hindu Review"", ""Democrat"", ""Independent Bengali"", etc.
9/17/1956Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC ) established.