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Historical Event on 12/1/1965

Border Security Force was organised, which would be armed and trained to man the International Border with Pakistan.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/26/1950The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal.
3/17/1987Sunil Gavaskar ends his Test career with an innings of 96 v Pak.
3/7/1974T. T. Krishnamachari, former Finance Minister, passed away.
12/28/1905Sir Dr. Gajapatairaj Vijaya Ananda, the Maharajkumar of Vizianagram, ""Vizzy"", cricketer and Indian Right Handed Batsman, was born at Vizianagar. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1958.
11/2/2000John Wright is appointed India coach by the BCCI.
7/31/1991Air Chief Marshal Nirmal Chandra Suri PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC. became the Air Officer Commanding, India Command. He was in this office till 31/July/1993.
10/5/1997Dr. Kalpana Chawla became the first Indian woman to become an astronaut. (year 1997 or Oct. 5, 1998)
8/6/1933Kripal Singh Govindsingh, Amritsar, India, 100* on debut v NZ 1959, was born at Madras.
11/7/1995India opens second consulate in UK in Glasgow (first being at Birmingham).
8/29/1947Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar became the President of Constitution Council.