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Historical Event on 7/20/1911

Mohammed Baqa Jilani Khan, Indian cricket fast bowler (Test 1936), was born in Jullandur.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/31/1948State Transport Corporation was established in Calcutta.
5/18/1974Jayaprakash Narayan led a procession against economic conditions in Patna. There was lathi charged and he issued a call for total revolution. He also started the 'Citizens for Democracy' movement.
6/11/1984574 Sikh army deserters arrested.
6/2/1955A British party scales the third highest peak Mt. Kanchenjunga, highest unclimbed peak.
7/28/1924Many deaths were reported and several villages were destroyed due to floods in the south.
12/4/1998Christians across the country observe a protest day against the recent attacks on the community and its institutions.
8/2/1993Seven JD (A) rebel MPs admitted to Congress (I).
8/8/1940Dilip Narayan Sardesai, cricketer (high scoring Indian batsman of sixties), was born in Margao, Goa. He has received Arjun Award (1970).
6/1/1930First Indian luxurious fast train 'Deccan Queen' started from Victoria Terminus (CST) to Pune.
8/28/1896Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, great musician and Padma Bhushan awardee, was born at Chembai in Kerala.