12-October-1860

Sir Henry G W Smith, leader of British-Indian forces, passed away at the age of 73. 12-October-1907

Durgaprasad Mandelia, famous merchant and industrialist, was born. 12-October-1911

Vijay Madhavji Merchant Thackersey, cricketer (all-time great Indian batsman), was born in Bombay. 12-October-1921

Jayant Shridhar Tilak, great journalist, was born at Poona. 12-October-1935

Shivraj Vishwanath Patil, former Speaker of Lok Sabha, was born. 12-October-1946

Ashok Vinoo Mankad, cricketer (son of Vinoo, batted for India 1969-78), was born in Bombay. 12-October-1952

Hanif Mohammad scores twin 100s vs New Zealand. 12-October-1961

Sureshchandra Banerjee, great politician, died. 12-October-1967

National Conference, the Working Committee of Jammu and Kashmir, unanimously

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