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Historical Event on 8/20/1944

Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna awardee, was born in Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/10/1999Pranab Mukherjee and Jaipal Reddy are chosen outstanding parliamentarians for 1997 and 1998 respectively.
5/1/1966Marathi becomes the official language of Maharashtra.
2/4/1628Shahjahan was enthroned and proclaimed emperor at Agra.
12/3/1884Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India, was born in Jeradei village of Bihar.
7/6/1917Bhandarkar Prachyavidya Sanshodhak Mandir' was established.
3/3/1952The Indian National Congress secured absolute majority in the Lok Sabha in the General elections.
9/26/1919Rotary Club's first Indian meeting was held.
8/7/1982Krishnakanta Radhakant Handique, linguist, educationist, Sanskrit scholar, principal of J.B. College and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away. He also authored the learned works 'Naisadhacarita', 'Yasastilaka and Indian Culture' etc. His original treatise written in Sanskrit by Somaveda in the 10th century is an encyclopedic work dealing with Jainism and Indian thoughts and culture.
4/12/1752Agreement to save the king between Shinde and Holkar.
6/13/1992Security scam: assets of three SBI officials attached.