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Historical Event on 1/20/1972

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura become states of Indian union. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram become Union Territories. Assam's North East Frontier Agency (Nepha) was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh territory.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/25/1962India Congress Party wins elections.
8/15/1960Maharashtra State Sahkari Grihvitta Corporation was established.
3/28/1926Pahelam Ratanji ""Polly"" Umrigar, cricketer (Indian batsman & captain), was born in Sholapur, Maharashtra.
7/12/200067 persons died in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Ghatkopar, a Mumbai suburb.
10/11/1968Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj passed away. (Samadhee)
9/24/1629Jacques Specx appointed Governor General of Dutch-Indies.
3/23/1967Pandey Bechain Sharma (Ugra) passed away.
10/27/1999The Archbishop of Delhi rules out Pope John Paul II's dialogue with the VHP during his visit to India in November.
4/19/1994Rajindersing Sparo, first awardee of `Mahavir Chakra' and former Chief Minister of Punjab Major General, passed away.
12/14/1901Gandhiji reaches Rajkot via Porbunder.