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Historical Event on 12/20/1999

The Delhi HC dismisses a plea from Rajendra Yadav challenging his retirement from the Prachar Bharati Board.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/3/1997Anjan (Lalji Pandey), well known lyricist and noted poet, died.
9/1/1956Pakistani troops infiltrated the Line of Control in Kashmir.
2/10/1982K. R. Meher-Homji, cricket wicket keeper (one Test, one catch, no stumps), passed away.
8/25/1992Veerappa Moily, Karnataka minister, stripped of Education portfolio.
3/16/1997Saidian Shafi, correspondent, Ankhon Dekhi', TV news magazine, and his personal security officer killed by militants in Srinagar.
12/26/1904First cross-country motor car race inaugurated between Dehli and Bombay started its rally. It was organised by Motor Union of Western India.
11/18/1974Rajni Pannikar,noted story writer, passed away.
8/17/1780Indian Governor General Warren Hastings duel with Francis to settle personal and official quarrels. Francis was wounded but survived.
3/16/1860Dr. W.M. Haffkine, great scientist, bacteriologist and professor, was born at Odessa in Russia.
5/15/1992Harshad Mehta suspended.