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Historical Event on 10/12/1993

The first operational sortie in Somalia was undertaken with the Brigade Commander and his Deputy on board to recede the area of responsibility in and around Baidoa which was to be the bridage's permanent location.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/21/1992India's second submarine 'Shankul' joined Navy.
7/31/1993K. Vijaya Rama Rao became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 31/07/96).
7/8/1996Mathematical Olympiad was held in Mumbai - the first time in India (from 08-17, 1996).
11/20/1969The Union Home Ministry decides to reserve posts for SC\STs in the public sector undertakings.
2/17/1994Former US Congressman Stephan Solarz named Ambassador of India.
2/16/1944Dadasaheb Phalke passed away in Nasik at the age of 74. He is remembered as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. He produced India's first feature Film, 'Raja Harishchandra'. He was Director, Producer, Writer, Editor & Laboratorian. Dada Saheb Phalke Award issued by Government of India is given in his memory.
4/21/1996Sanjay Thapar of the IAF (leader) becomes first Indian to parachute down to geometric North pole and unfurl the flag.
9/15/1860M. Visveswarayya, maker of modern Karnataka, was born. He was a notable engineer too.
5/29/1972Prithviraj Kapoor, famous film actor, passed away.
3/21/1998Jaswant Singh is appointed Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission after the resignation of Prof. Madhu Dandavate.