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| Today in history: Goa, Daman and Diu were annexed to India from Portuguese rule |
| 2019-12-19 |
| Goa, Daman and Diu, situated on the coast of Arabian Sea, were under Portuguese rule for over 400 years. In 1961, India conducted a military invasion of Goa, Daman and Diu. After 36 hours of fighting, the Portuguese forces surrendered on December 19, 1961. Goa, Daman and Due are now Union Territories of India. |
| Posted by:John Frum |
| #1 Under Lieutenant General Sagat Singh, of 3 GR. He led the 50th Parachute Brigade. Absolutely drove the Portuguese FTEI to flee their posts. |
| Posted by: Dron66046 2019-12-19 13:44 |