December 12 in history: North Korea launches 1st satellite, Paris Agreement adopted and more

 | Updated: Dec 12, 2021, 07:54 AM IST

George V, Emperor of India, replaces Calcutta as capital of India, bomb explodes at National Agrarian Bank building in Milan, kills 17, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

George V, Emperor of India, replaces Calcutta as capital of India

George V, Emperor of India, replaces Calcutta as capital of India

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Yuan Shikai declares establishment of Empire of China

Yuan Shikai declares establishment of Empire of China

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A bomb explodes at National Agrarian Bank building in Milan, kills 17

A bomb explodes at National Agrarian Bank building in Milan, kills 17

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North Korea successfully launches its 1st satellite

North Korea successfully launches its 1st satellite

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UN-led Paris Agreement on Climate Change is adopted

UN-led Paris Agreement on Climate Change is adopted

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