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Historical Event on 4/20/1992

U. K. Kanitkar, famous scientist, and professor, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/21/1999Bansi Lal, Haryana Chief Minister, quits before seeking a trust vote; and rebels form a separate party.
1/31/1963Peacock declared as National Bird of India.
9/4/1952India returns Peking's famine-relief aid, saying it had political strings attached.
5/14/1992LTTE banned in India.
9/21/1933Annie Besant, great social worker and founder of Home Rule Movement, passed away.
8/29/1995National Sports Day declared.
9/16/1916M. S. Subalaxmi, famous classical singer and Bharat Ratna awardee, was born.
2/1/1889Amrit Kaur, an eminent social worker, freedom fighter and political leader, was born a princess in the royal family of King Harman Singh of Kapoorthala. She assisted Gandhi for 18 years and was connected with World Health Organisation and Red Cross Society.
7/23/1927Daily radio transmission broadcasting in India started by Bombay Radio Station. This was the first Commercial Radio Station.
11/20/1917Ram Gopal, great Indies /English classical dancer (Blue Peter, Purple Plain), was born.