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Historical Event on 2/21/1990

The Bombay Sappers join the club of the select few, who received colours from the President of India (21-2-90).

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/24/1952The first International Film Festival of India held in Bombay, this event had a great impact on Indian Cinema.
8/16/1946Hindus and Muslims riot in Calcutta. 90 people lost their lives and other 900 were hurt. The Muslim League observed a ""Direct Action Day"" and announced its withdrawal of support from all plans.
10/26/1937Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, famous music director, was born.
11/20/1902Gandhiji returned to South Africa at the request of the Indian community and revived the Indians against Anti-Asian Laws.
3/20/1998Rajesh Kumar Singh, CPI(ML) leader, is shot at Pandeypur village in Patna.
8/14/1920Rushikesh Mulgaonkar, Air Chief Marshal (1976-78), was born.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
4/10/1996Delhi High Court bans the import of toxic waste in India.
11/7/2000Indrajit Bhalotia wins the Wills Southern Open golf tournament.
3/30/1923New financial measures come into force, including restoration of Salt Tax.