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Historical Event on 12/8/1930

British Gen. Norman Simpson shot at desk by Indian nationalists.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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8/14/1987A soldier in a guard of honor attacks Indian Prime Minister Gandhi with his rifle butt at Sri Lanka.
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