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Historical Event on 10/20/1991

6.1-7.1 earthquake in uttar Kashi and three northern districts of UP in the Himalayan foothills kills more than 1,600 people.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/2/1929Amritlal Basu, famous Bengali playwright, died.
7/5/1998An Amusement and Picnic Resorts Pvt. Ltd. with five dolphins and sea lions was inaugurated at Mahabalipuram.
7/15/1986India protests against China's intrusion of six to seven km into the Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh.
1/18/1950India is declared a secular republic. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964) is determined to abolish casteism and industrialize the nation. Constitution makes Hindi official national language, English to continue for 15 years, 14 major state languages are recognized. India also moved a motion for no war treaty between India and Pakistan to improve the relations with neighboring countries.
3/4/1994Lech Walesa, Polish President, visit India.
1/24/1980E. K. Nayanar forms Government in Kerala.
4/12/1978After several state victories, Congress party-I (for Indira) is recognized as official opposition.
2/22/1946Curfew imposed till 9 p.m. by the British in Bombay as rioting and looting continued for the second day.
8/5/1978Five died and 70 were injured as upper-caste Hindus clashed with untouchables in Maharashtra.
2/26/1984Satellite Insat 1-B dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.