August 12 in history: Independent India wins its first Olympic gold medal and more
| Updated: Aug 12, 2021, 12:00 PM IST
From independent India's first Olympic gold medal to the massacre of 3000 refugees at a Palestinian refugee camp, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history.
Last known quagga dies in captivity at Natura Artis Magistra zoo, Amsterdam
Independent India wins its first Olympic gold medal in Field Hockey.
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to Indy 500, first opens
Decree for construction of Berlin Wall is passed in East Germany.
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About 3000 refugees are massacred at a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut
About 3000 refugees are massacred at a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut.
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2nd worst air disaster: Japan Airlines plane crashes in Ueno, kills 520
2nd worst air disaster: Japan Airlines plane crashes in Ueno, kills 520.
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Sue Hendrickson finds most complete skeletons of T. Rex known to science in US
Sue Hendrickson finds most complete skeletons of T. Rex known to science in US.