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Historical Event on 12/10/1936

Duke of York succeeds King Edward as King George VI.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/13/1962Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) became the second President of India. He held this office till May 13, 1967.
1/23/1897Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, great nationalist leader and freedom fighter, was born at Cuttack. At the age of 23, he was ranked fourth in the I.C.S. Examination in London and fought against the British with his Azad Hind Fauj in the second World War.
1/1/1972Indian states abolished the previous rulers of Privy purses and privileges.
9/15/1965President Ayub Khan appeals to the US to use its influence to end Indian-Pakistani hostilities.
1/18/1980Assam agitation turns violent; Army called in.
9/1/1956Indian state of Tripura becomes a territory.
6/17/1991Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Rajiv Gandhi (Posthumous) (1944-1991).
6/19/1947Salman Rushdie, English writer, was born in Bombay.
8/17/1780Indian Governor General Warren Hastings duel with Francis to settle personal and official quarrels. Francis was wounded but survived.
3/30/1923New financial measures come into force, including restoration of Salt Tax.