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Historical Event on 11/11/1979

President N. Sanjiva Reddy declares the opening of the first International Trade Fair of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/9/1898The Rower of Persia', a short film produced at Calcutta was released on February 9 at Star Theatre, Calcutta.
1/26/1997Delhi becomes the first state in India to enforce a ban on smoking in all public places.
2/4/1948Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) banned. Finance Minister announces nationalisation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after Sept 30, 1948.
12/14/1969Bishen Bedi takes 7-98 (career-best) v Australia at Calcutta.
12/28/1995Third Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-1C), carring advanced remote sensing cameras was launched by Russian Molniya launch vehicle. It is still in service.
10/10/197761 people died in an accident between a passenger train and a freight train at Naini.
6/22/1940Netaji Subhashchandra Bose established the 'Forward Block' after differences with Congress leaders.
12/3/1971India recognises Bangladesh. Indian army marches into Bangladesh and joins hands with Mukti Bahini. Pakistani Army in Bangladesh surrenders to the Indian Commander.
2/9/1984Balasarasvati, eminent classical Karnatic singer and Bharat Natyam dancer of worldwide acclaim, passed away in Madras.
1/20/1949Junagarh formally merged with Saurashtra.