THOUGHT OF THE DAY
"Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy."
-SAADI
Events that took place on this day in history 12 November
*In 1936,
The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma on November 12, 1936. The Proclamation abolished the ban on the so-called 'low caste people' or avarnas from entering Hindu temples in the Princely State of Travancore, now part of Kerala, India.
*In 1984,
Two space- walking astronauts boldly snared a satellite in orbit today and, overcoming a surprising and potentially serious obstacle, wrestled the large satellite aboard the cargo bay of the space shuttle Discovery. It was the first salvage operation in space.
Famous people that have birthdays on this day in history 12 November
*In 1937,
Balan Nambiar, Indian painter, sculptor, enamellist, photographer, and academic researcher.
As a sculptor he worked with clay, fiberglass reinforced concrete, wood, bronze, mild steel and, from 2000, stainless steel.Many of his works are outdoor sculptures; some are monumental.
*In 1879,
Sachivottama Sir Chetput Pattabhiraman Ramaswami Iyer was an Indian lawyer, administrator and politician who served as the Advocate-General of Madras Presidency.
Famous people that have death anniversaries on this day in history 12 November
*In 1861,
Madan Mohan Malaviya was an Indian scholar, educational reformer and politician notable for his role in the Indian independence movement, as the three times president of Indian National Congress and the founder of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha.
*In 2005,
Madhu Dandavate was an Indian physicist and socialist politician, who served as Minister of Railways in the Morarji Desai ministry.