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Historical Event on 8/20/1979

Indian premier Charan Singh resigns.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/8/1972Sourav Chandidas Ganguly, cricketer (centuries in 1st two Tests for India 1996), was born in Calcutta.
8/20/1991Indian Oil Executive Director K. Doraiswamy released after 52 days of being in the custody of Kashmir ultras.
5/5/1983Keshavrao Kothavle 'Lalit', editor of monthly magzine, passed away.
11/25/1995Namibian PM Hoge S. Geingob arrives in New Delhi.
4/14/1995India beats Sri Lanka to win the Asia Cricket Cup final in Sharjah.
8/29/1923Hiralal Ghasulal Gaekwad, cricket all-rounder who played Test for India in 1952-53, was born in Nagpur.
9/8/1790Lord Edward Alanbaro, Governor General of India (1842 to 1844), was born.
1/14/1964Bapu Nadkarni bowled 32-27-5-0 vs England, 21 maiden overs in a row.
5/3/1962Hundreds of Muslims are killed in clashes with Hindus in West Bengal.
6/1/1993Burkino Faso President Blaise Campaore visits India.