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Historical Event on 5/20/1878

Krishnashastri Chiplunkar, Marathi novelist and omnicent, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1999This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year of Elderly"".
9/7/2000The Election Commission de-recognises the Lok Shakti, headed by former Union Minister Ramakrishna Hegde, as a state party on the basis of its performance in the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in 1999.
8/11/1908Khudiram Bose was hanged on this day in Central Jail at Mujaffarpur, Bihar at the age of 19 years. He along with Prafulla Chaki had planned to bomb the carriage supposed to be carrying Kingsford, unfortunately he was betrayed and was caught and finally was sentenced to death and hanged. This day is observed as ""Martyr's Day"" in memory of the great freedom fighter. Even today the soul stirring songs composed in his honour are sung by Bengali folk-singers.
6/16/1993Harshad Mehta accuses PM of taking Rs. 1 crore payoff from him in November 1991; Rao terms it malicious and unfounded.
11/7/1974South Africa beats India in Women's Open in 63rd Tennis Davis Cup.
2/23/1843Narendranath Sen, famous journalist, was born.
4/21/1975Farakka Barrage dedicated to nation.
12/23/1976Indira Gandhi attacks the pro-Moscow Communist party for enticing her son Sanjay, but she denies grooming him as her successor.
9/19/1996Suresh Mehta ministry is dismissed, President's rule imposed.
2/18/1945Kal Yug' era passed away.