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Historical Event on 12/29/1972

Construction work of Metro Train in Calcutta commenced.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/22/1939When Britain declared war against the Germans it appealed for help from all political parties. Congress put up some conditions which in other words were the immediate transfer of power. The Viceroy promised to give due consideration to the suggestions of each party and that the dominion status would be given after the war. Congress in order to pressurize the Govt. boycotted all ministries and started a civil disobedience movement and eventually resigned. Jinnah declared 22nd Dec 1939 as ""Day of Deliveranc
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5/4/1998India is placed on the US Special 309 watch list.
10/20/1999The Centre accepts the recommendations of the Backward Classes Commission on the inclusion of Jats and other backward classes (OBCs) in Rajasthan except Bharatpur and Dholpur districts.
7/10/1997Malleswari earns India's first gold medal in Asian weightlifting championship in Beijing.
3/31/1993Kidnapped cardiac surgeon Dr. Abdul Ahad Guroo killed in Srinagar.
3/29/1932Sundaram Gundibalirama, right-hand batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler, was born at Udipi in Karnataka.
4/1/1878Calcutta Museum was opened for general public.
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8/15/1990Uttar Maharashtra University was established.