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Historical Event on 1/21/1970

Harivinayak Pataskar, former Central Minister and Governor of Madhya Pradesh, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/3/1898Gopinath Bhagwan was born at Banamohalla, Srinagar. He is one of the most eminent saints who have graced the sacred land of India. An Ashram at Kharyar, Srinagar is set up by his disciples and devotees to preach his meditation.
5/28/1998India takes retaliatory measures against Australia for its unilateral action.
10/15/1977The Congress party denies bid by Indira Gandhi to regain leadership.
3/4/1879Bethune' College of Calcutta was established as the pioneer of women s college education in India.
3/29/1979Delhi beat Karnataka by 399 runs to win Cricket's Ranji Trophy.
7/23/1997India decides to sign U.N. Convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
5/25/1899Nazrul Islam, revolutionary and Bengali poet, was born in Churulia village of Burdwan district.
10/4/1992D. M. Sutar, freedom fighter and senior journalist, died.
2/21/1997Sonic Multani bags National snooker title in Mumbai.
10/16/1990Dr. Nelson Mandela, conferred with 'Bharat Ratna', the highest civilian honour.