THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1965
The Border Security Force is formed in India as a special force to guard the borders.
1971
The Indian Army recaptures part of Kashmir occupied forcibly by Pakistan.
1988
Benazir Bhutto is appointed Prime Minister of Pakistan.
2009
The Treaty of Lisbon, which amends the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community, which together comprise the constitutional basis of European Union, comes into effect.