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Historical Event on 12/6/1997
Space shuttle Columbia's astronauts return to earth following a two-week science mission on an enquiry awaiting them because of botched satellite release. Columbia and its crew of six, including India-born Kalpana Chawla, swooped through a clear chilly sky and landed on runway at Kennedy Space Centre. Astronauts save runaway $10-million satellite by catching it with their hands.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/11/1994	H.D. Deve Gowda, Janata Dal leader, assumes office as CM of Karnataka.
12/11/1986	The United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) completes 40 years of work on behalf of children (11-12-86).
7/1/1955	S. P. Kampani, was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 18-07-1957.
1/9/1972	In 1971, 433 feature films produced in the world with a record and a top position in film production.
3/8/1998	Indian Airlines operates two international flights with all women crew.
8/22/1818	Warren Hastings, first Governor General of India (1773-84), died at the age of 85.
12/4/1959	Power Project was signed betwen India and Nepal, an agreement on the Gandak Irrigation.
12/16/1921	Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation started tunnel construction under Hoogly river.
2/10/1986	Pope John Paul II ends visit to India.
11/27/1962	Britain agreed to supply arms to India.

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