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Historical Event on 2/12/1985

Fire aboard M.V. Chidambaram, an Indian liner sailing from Singapore to Madras, killed 34 people.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/13/1901War Secretary Brodrick claimed that Boers were killing natives in large numbers. He intended to withdraw troops from India to fight in S. Africa at London.
8/17/1998The Government issues a notification banning the use of quinacrine, a controversial female contraceptive and sterilization agent.
7/27/1982Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi first visited the US in almost 11 years.
7/10/1994Ramrao Raghoba Rane, Paramveer Chakra awardee, died.
5/3/1969Shri Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) became the acting President of India.
2/1/1969Pinaki Chatterji and George Albert Duke on a two-man rowing expedition to the Andamans set out from Calcutta.
2/14/1901Sambamurty Pichhu, music teacher, was born.
11/8/2000India wins the men's team title in the World Carrom championship in New Delhi.
1/20/1957South Africa banned Indian Cargo ships to dock at their Ports.
1/10/1986Pakistan decides to lift 8-year-old ban on private trade with India.