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Historical Event on 8/20/1997

Arun Gawli, Mumbai underworld don, arrested for his alleged involvement in the killing of a builder.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/19/2000The Government announces a partial rollback in the price of kerosene by Re. 1 a litre and LPG by Rs. 10 a cylinder in deference to the demands by allies led by the Trinamool Congress.
2/17/1991Krishnabai Mote, famous author and social worker, passed away.
5/22/1940Erapalli Anantrao Srinivasarao Prasanna, cricketer (one of India's big four spinners, Right-arm Off-break Bowler), was born at Bangalore. He is also the receipent of Arjun Award (1968) and Padmashree (1970).
1/7/1831Heinrich Von Stephan, famous general of postal union and freedom fighter, was born at Pomerania.
3/17/1982President's rule in Kerala.
4/4/1926Martial law is declared in Calcutta as rioting continues.
2/5/1630Har Rai, Sikh Guru, was born.
8/9/1970Trailokyanath Chakravarty died in Delhi.
12/30/1964500 people seized by Chinese spies.
5/5/1977Chandra Shekar chosen President of the Janatha Party.