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Historical Event on 12/3/1971

During the ensuing melee, three of the Sabres were shot down while all Gnats returning to base were unscathed. The first blood of a new Indo-Pakistan air war had been drawn. Other encounters were to follow over the next 10 days within both Indian and Pakistani airspace, before a full-scale war began.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/3/1993Bill to regulate cable TV introduced in Rajya Sabha.
1/16/1941Ashok Vajpai, veteran critic and Hindi poet, was born.
1/16/1941Vallabhacharya, founder of 'Pushthimarg Panth', was born.
11/24/1973E. V. Ramasami Naicker (EVR), founder leader of Dravida Kazhagam, passed away at the age of 94.
3/1/1908Tata Iron & Steel Company was the first steel company to be established in India.
5/20/1996CPI Leader Indrajit Gupta appointed pro-term speaker in the Lok Sahba.
9/16/1977Kesarbai Kerkar, famous classical singer, died in Bombay.
6/15/1966U.S. resumes full economic aid to India and Pakistan.
3/8/1948Air India International was established for overseas services.
4/7/1938Kashiram Chhabildas Rana was born in Surat (Gujarat).