Dec 9 in history: From India attacking Meghna bridge to eradication of smallpox

 | Updated: Dec 09, 2020, 04:02 PM IST

From India attacking Meghna bridge and commencing its involvement in Bangladesh Liberation War to WHO annoucing the eradication of smallpox, we have got it all covered for you. Let's take a look at what happened on December 9 -- in history.

Gabriel Narutowicz is elected the first president of Poland

Gabriel Narutowicz is elected the first president of Poland

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Constituent Assembly of India meets for the first time

Constituent Assembly of India meets for the first time

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India attacks Meghna bridge, commencing its involvement in Bangladesh Liberation War

India attacks Meghna bridge, commencing its involvement in Bangladesh Liberation War

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WHO announces eradication of smallpox

WHO announces eradication of smallpox

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S Korean President Park Geun-Hye is impeached over corruption charges

S Korean President Park Geun-Hye is impeached over corruption charges

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