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Historical Event on 5/20/1992

Third developmental launch of ASLV. Stretched Rohini Satellite Series (SROSS-C). Launched by third developmental flight of ASLV-D3. This carried Gamma Ray astronomy and aeronomy payload.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/19/1994Rajindersing Sparo, first awardee of `Mahavir Chakra' and former Chief Minister of Punjab Major General, passed away.
6/7/1989Sheetal Pandya set up a world record at the age of 5 years.
11/28/1945Australia Services draw second Victory Test Cricket vs India at Calcutta.
11/20/1967First Indian made Sounding Rocket 'Rohini RH75' launched into space from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station.
7/7/1992Truckers call off strike.
7/28/1999Shiv Sena president Bal Thackeray is banned from voting and contesting in any election for six years from December 11, 1995 on the recommendations of the Election Commission.
11/17/1953Sadanand Swaminathan, famous journalist, passed away.
10/18/1992Zimbabwe's first Test match vs India at Harare.
9/1/1977M. L. Wadhawan was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 02-09-1979.
5/1/1923Under the leadership of Singaravelu Chettiar, the first May day was celebrated in India.