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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
5/28/1895Bagal Bhai Madhavrao Khanderao, freedom fighter, author and painter, was born.
9/26/1946Gandhiji was interviewed with Wavell.
9/16/1932Ronald Ross, bacteriologist and member of Indian Medical Service, died in London. He had also received a Nobel Prize.
1/22/1990FIR registered in Bofors kickbacks case.
6/23/1997India and Pakistan reach accord on joint working groups to address outstanding issues including Kashmir and Siachen.
8/9/1997Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress plenary session at Calcutta.
10/12/1976Kumarnath Bagchi, famous Indian chemist, died.
8/26/1949Social Democratic Party led by K. T. Shah formed.
6/14/1998S. Vijayalakshmi wins National women's `A' chess title in Mumbai.
5/15/1958Gift Tax Act was introduced.