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Historical Event on 12/15/1991

Satyajit Ray, film maestro, awarded Special Oscar for his lifetime achievement.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/12/1955The 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.
8/13/1954Nehru says dispute over Portuguese colonies in India must be settled peacefully.
4/27/2000Arun Bharat Ram takes over as the president of the Confederation of Indian Industry.
4/27/2000Saint Namdev passed away.
4/16/1903Kalka-Simla Railway line section was opened for public conveyance.
7/25/1982Gyani Zail Singh became 7th President of India. He held the office till July 25, 1987.
5/9/1993S. Mulgaokar, 82, journalist, passed away.
7/31/1907Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi, famous ancient researcher and mathematician, was born.
4/14/1998Kushabhau Thakre is declared elected BJP president.
7/17/1903Joseph, versatile author in Malyalam language and critic Butshshor, was born.