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by gopalv 2866 days ago
> Yes, as a Westerner I hadn't even heard of this massive invalidation of 86% of India's cash currency.

Happened on 8th Nov 2016 - the western news cycle was laser focussed around a certain historic election.

This wouldn't have hit front page on the 9th, for sure.

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I remember it being big news. YMMV depending on news sources you follow I suppose.