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Historical Event on 2/12/1995

Maramon Centenary Convention, (the biggest Christian gathering in Asia) begins in Kerala.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/3/1906Prithviraj Kapoor, veteran film actor, was born in Peshawar. His first film was 'Challenge' (1929). He is the founder of Prithvi Theatre in Bombay. He is remembered for his immortal role of Akbar is film 'Mugul-E-Azam'.
11/15/1991Insurance official Dr. S.L. Khosa freed in Kashmir in exchange for a militant.
10/20/1997Veerappan, the forest brigand, releases the six hostages after 12 days.
10/14/1994Setu Madhavrao Pagdi, researcher and historian, died.
2/12/194614 killed in Calcutta riots; Muslim leader Jinnah threatens civil war.
5/31/1995Statute Bill, a constitutional amendment bill, introduced in Lok Sabha to extend reservation in jobs and in promotion for SCs and STs.
5/31/1995Origin of Fasli Era (India).
8/6/1920Star Films Ltd., Bombay, was founded by Ardeshir M. lrani and Bhogilal K. M. Dave.
1/18/1977Morarji Desai and other opposition leaders were released from jail and Lok Sabha was dissolved by the president during the emergency period.
1/18/1963Laxminarayn Sahu, litterateur, journalist and social reformer, passed away.