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Historical Event on 2/19/1922

Beant Singh, former Chief Minister of Punjab and politician, was born. He played a vital role in supressing terrorist activities in Punjab.

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9/22/1991Durga Khote, film actress and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, died at the age of 86 years.
4/11/1964Communist Party of India was divided in two parts. Firstly known as Communist Party of India [CPI], its second fragmentation was named as Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]. This division was on ideological differences at the international level.
12/20/1993Bangarappa expelled from Congress for 6 years.
11/1/1996Michael Jackson show at Andheri sports complex in Mumbai.
4/3/1966First Indian-made computer commissioned in Jadavpur University campus.
5/12/1995Supreme court stays Tamil Nadu Governor's orders allowing Dr. Subramaniam Swamy to prosecute Chief Minister Dr. Jayalalitha under Prevention of Corruption Act.
10/28/1962US pledges to rush arms to India.
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