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Historical Event on 12/9/1947

India's agreement with Pakistan on outstanding issues like assets, liabilities, division of sterling balance and military stores, etc. signed.

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5/27/1990Om Prakash Chautala, former CM, wins Mehem by-election.
11/7/1862Bahadurshah Jafar -II died at Rangoon in British prision.
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