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Historical Event on 6/19/1995
India and US officially launch Indo-US Commercial Alliance during US Trade Secretary's visit.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 11/16/1986 | Second SAARC summit held at Bangalore. |
| 7/1/1947 | Sharad NandKishore Yadav was born in Babai, Distt. Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh). |
| 1/28/1911 | The famous Hope diamond, once worn by Marie Antoinette, was bought tonight for over $300,000 by Ned McLean, son of John McLean. Mrs. McLean wore it as a head ornament, guarded by a former Secret Service man who in turn was guarded by two private detectives. Walnut-sized and exquisitely blue in color, the 44.5-carat stone stems from India. Its owners included Louis XIV, Louis XVI, and a London banker named Hope. A sinister history of ill luck, madness, and violent death clings to the unique gem. |
| 6/15/1960 | Bardwan University was established in West Bengal. |
| 10/1/1993 | The IAF joined in peace keeping duties in Somalia as part of the Indian contingent supporting UN operations. |
| 11/24/1969 | Guru Nanak University established at Amritsar, Punjab. |
| 5/22/1992 | India launches its 'Agni' rocket. |
| 9/29/1914 | German cruiser Emden shells Madras. |
| 10/20/1991 | Pandit Kalyandas Mahaprasad, famous Kathak dancer, died. |
| 8/14/1993 | 15 bus passengers massacred in J&K. |
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