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Historical Event on 5/20/1878

Krishnashastri Chiplunkar, Marathi novelist and omnicent, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/6/1999Suraj Bhan sworn in Governor of Bihar.
10/9/1942Bibi Amar Kaur, freedom fighter, successfully hoisted the national flag at Jail Gate of Lahore. She was then arrested and send to Ambala Jail.
11/18/1999Three Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, including its Chief Commander, are killed in a fierce encounter with Special Operations Group (SOG) in Jammu and Kashmir.
2/25/1995Bomb attack on a train in Assam; 27 soldiers killed.
2/11/1997India and Russia agree on a package of trade and economic cooperation measures, following Foreign Minister I K Gujral's discussions in Moscow.
7/17/1996Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.
7/29/1991Vazhappadi K. Ramamurthy, Union Labour Minister, resigns on account of differences on Cauvery water issue.
1/5/1953Andhra University celebrated its silver jubilee.
12/11/1990Naresh Chandra was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-07-1992
6/6/1990GOI decides to extend validity of passports to 10 years.