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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
2/9/1985Editor of 'Sakal', a Marathi daily newspaper, passed away.
5/2/1998The Indian Army at Bandipura market captured 10.5 Kg Charas.
8/15/1960Maharashtra State Sahkari Grihvitta Corporation was established.
3/31/1972Meena Kumari, famous film actress, passed away.
7/3/1979Construction of the main second Howrah Bridge (Vidyasagar Setu) started.
11/1/1927Ghani Khan Chaudha, political leader, was born.
11/1/1927Humayun died at Delhi. Two days earlier he had slipped on the staircase of a library being constructed at the Old Fort.
4/25/1982India's first telecast colour broadcasting started on Dordarshan.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
11/8/1932Sankhla Badluram, great industrialist, was born in Delhi.