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Historical Event on 1/20/1898

Krishnarao Ganeshpant Fulanbrikar (Master Krishnarao), famous singer, actor and music director, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/30/1996Re-polling in 445 stations in six states.
11/1/1956Indian Government re-organizes the states according to linguistic principles and inaugurates second Five-Year Plan. The states declared were Madhya Pradesh, Punjab by merging Patiala & PEPSU, Mumbai was divided in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Union Territories namely Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshdeep Minikai and Amin Divi were approved.
6/5/1996Kubernath Rai, well known writer, passed away.
11/25/1999Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is appointed Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
12/26/190723rd session of the Indian National Congress was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Bose. In this session, Congress was split into two groups named 'Extremists' under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai and 'Moderates' under the leadership of Dr. Rashbehari Bose. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta took active part on the moderate side. Anand Bazar reported with headings as ""The 23rd National Congress. Presidential Election. Tilak's Amendment. Uproarious Proceedings. Free Fight. Police Aid. Pandal Cleared. Police Escort Tilak. Adjourned Sine Die"".
2/13/1713Farrukh Siyar becomes Emperor of India after capturing Red Fort.
8/9/1997Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress plenary session at Calcutta.
12/14/1920Akali Dal established.
12/10/1967Earthquake hit Koyna Nagar.
2/26/1984Satellite Insat 1-B dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.