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Historical Event on 9/20/1992

Vithhal Badgelwar, painter and sculptor, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/16/1909Aruna Asaf Ali, social worker and freedom fighter, was born at Kalka in Haryana.
3/30/1908Devika Rani, famous film actress, was born.
7/29/1884Tyagraj Paramshiv Kailasam, leading playwright of Kannad language, was born.
11/9/2000The 17-day old Manohar Parrikar led BJP Government in Goa wins the trust vote.
8/9/1965Pakistan chose to persist while the Indian Army Corps on the ceasefire line got down to neutralizing the Gibraltar Force. As a first step, main infiltration routes were blocked and Pakistan was forced out of the Haji Fir bulge (known to them as Bedori).
1/25/1999Dr. R. Chidambaram, nuclear scientist, among the 14 distinguished personalities chosen for Padma Vibhushan. Sachin Tendulkar and Ruskin Bond get Padma Shri.
2/1/1964Unit Trust of India' established.
11/19/1917Indira (Pridarshani) Gandhi, the first Indian Lady Prime Minister, was born at Allahabad. She was the only child of Jawharlal Nehru and took active participation in freedom fight by forming ""Vanar Sena"" (a team of young detectives). She lead India in a successful war against Pakistan to seperate East and West Pakistans and establish the nation of Banglades
11/19/1917Affonso de Albuquerque, who is regarded as the real founder of Portuguese power in India, died at the age of 73 years.
11/19/1917Sikh Guru Amardasji, great social worker and teacher, was born at Basare village near Amritsar district.