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Historical Event on 8/20/1917
Raja Kulkarni, freedom fighter and politician, was born at Mhaswa village in Maharashra.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
9/9/1997 | Pravin Thipsay becomes India's third chess Grand Master. |
12/17/1959 | Pattabhi Sitaramayya, president of Indian National Congress and politician, died at the age of 78. |
5/7/1973 | The foundation stone was laid of Itanagar, the new capital of Arunachal Pradesh. |
1/24/1948 | Australia all out 674 vs India (Bradman 201, Hassett 198*). |
9/14/1932 | Durgavati Devi aka Durga Bhabhi, an revolutionary and freedom fighter, was born. |
8/15/1947 | Paramveer Chakra, Mahaveer Chakra, Veer Chakra instituted as 'Awards for Gallantry'. |
5/22/1997 | At least 40 persons are killed and over 300 injured in an earthquake which hit Jabalpur city. |
1/3/1978 | Chandrasekar takes 6-52 at MCG in Indian innings win. |
11/21/1971 | Rebellion in East Pakistan (formerly Bengal). Ten million Bengalis flee to India. Indo-Pak border clashes escalate to war. India defeats West Pakistan. E. Pakistan becomes independent Bangladesh. |
4/4/1987 | Agney, famous Hindi litterateur and Gyanpeeth Award winning poet, passed away. |
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