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Historical Event on 8/20/1917

Raja Kulkarni, freedom fighter and politician, was born at Mhaswa village in Maharashra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/30/1947India informs Pakistan and other dominion representatives that it has decided to refer the Kashmir issue to the Security Council under Article 35 of the United Nations Charter.
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6/9/1991Raj Khosla, famous film producer and director, passed away.
1/5/1957Adintrim Sales Tax Act was introduced and the Central Sales Tax Act of 1956 came into force.
4/7/1934Mahatma Gandhi suspended his campaign of civil disobedience in India.
7/17/1948Govt. announced that all discriminations against women in matter of employment will be done away with and in future, women will be eligible for any public service including administrative sevice and police service.
9/1/1947Indian Standard Time was adopted.
1/7/1928Vijay Tendulkar, famous playwright and novelist, was born.
4/3/1670Tanaji Malusure, right hand of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, passed away during the battle of Singhgad fort.
12/27/1797Mirza Ghalib, great urdu poet and writer, was born at Agra.