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Historical Event on 2/21/1952

The XV Indian Olympic Games in Madras.

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3/12/1988After 58 years in the commemoration of Dandi March, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi performed the 32 kms Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram.
4/15/1975India recognises the Sihanouk Government in Cambodia.
8/15/1972Postal Index Number (PIN Code) of 6-digits was introduced.
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12/1/1921Des Raj Kalia, great librarian, was born at Fazilka, Punjab.