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Historical Event on 1/20/1999

Renowned playwright Girish Karnad is selected for the 1998 Jnanpith Award.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/3/1764Mir Kasim, with the backing of Delhi Emperor, attacked on Patna but this weak Emperor was defeated by Britishers. Britishers became the rulers of Bengal, the richest province of India.
10/30/2000The 160-page CBI's report on cricket match-fixing names Azharuddin, Ajay Jadeja, Ajay Sharma, Manoj Prabhakar and former physiotherapist Dr. Ali Irani for their deep-rooted nexus with betting syndicates. It virtually gives a clean chit to Kapil Dev.
8/7/1934Gandhi begins a fast for penance following the violent treatment of a Hindu leader by some of his followers.
9/13/1901Jamshedji Bomanji H. Wadia, director and producer, was born. His first film was 'Toofan Mail' (1932).
9/6/1975Dularelal Bhargav, veteran writer, passed away. He was associated with 'Chand' and 'Madhuri' magazines.
10/18/1928Roshan Harshadlal "Deepak" Shodhan, cricketer (century on Test debut for India), was born in Ahmedabad.
2/11/1818Britishers captured the 'Ajinkyatara' fort which belonged to the Marathas.
2/18/1946Cabinet Mission in India.
6/15/1982Supreme Court rules that all children, regardless of citizenship, are entitled to public education.
11/19/1924Amarjit Singh, great educationist and scientist, was born at Punjab.