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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
12/28/1972C. Rajagopalachari, the only Indian Governor General, died.
6/12/1960783 Sikhs are arrested while demonstrating for an independent Sikh state in New Delhi.
5/14/1976Pakistan and India agree to resume diplomatic ties.
10/16/1999A woman is elected as the Speaker of the Sikkim Assembly.
7/3/199625 to 30\% hike in prices of petroleum products.
2/5/1992Last day of Test Cricket cricket for Dilip Vengsarkar.
9/8/1790Lord Edward Alanbaro, Governor General of India (1842 to 1844), was born.
9/16/1977Kesarbai Kerkar, famous classical singer, died in Bombay.
12/25/1954Manvendranath Roy, great patriot, died.
8/15/1955Satyagrah started for the freedom of Goa.