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Historical Event on 1/23/1920

Air transportation began in India by two Royal Air Force planes between Karachi and Bombay, and Air Mail service started.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/21/1916Ustad Bismilla Khan, clarionett Master, was born at Dumraon in Bihar.
11/25/1962Dasganu (Ganesh Dattatreya Sahastrabuddhe), modern Marathi saint and poet, passed away.
11/16/1913Agnihotri Ambadas Shankar, journalist and litterateur, was born.
5/9/1908Arkalgudun Krishnarao, Kannad writer, was born.
2/2/1993Prices of iron and steel hiked.
6/20/1939Ramakant Bhikaji Desai, cricketer - pace bowler for India in the 60s, was born in Bombay
5/25/1995Parliament gives assent to Budget and passes Finance Appropriation Bill.
12/13/1947Nicholas Raerich, great philosopher, master-artist, prolific writer, scientist, educator, designer, poet, humanitarian, explorer, leader and social worker, died at Naggar, Kulu.
9/29/1981Delhi-Srinagar Indian Airlines Boeing 737 flight was diverted to Lahore, Pakistan by five Khalistan activists of the Dal Khalsa International. On board there were 117 passengers out of which 66 were freed on arrival in Lahore.
8/18/1957Tilak Raj was appointed the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed his office for four years till 6th September, 1961.