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Historical Event on 2/20/2000

Supreme Court stays the Karnataka High Court's order quashing charges framed against the former Chief Minister, Mr. S. Bangarappa, and directs the trial court to proceed in the corruption case.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/25/1897Dr. Amarnath Jha, educationist, was born.
9/24/1932Poona Pact' was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This historical agreement allowed increased representation for untouchables. Also, Gandhi ended his fast.
9/9/1896Shyam Lal Gupt 'Parshad', freedom fighter, social worker and Padamshree awardee, was born in Narwal village near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
12/28/1972C. Rajagopalachari, the only Indian Governor General, died.
5/9/1995Abha Gandhi, servant to Mahatma Gandhi, passed away. He was 68 years.
12/15/1976Baichung Bhutia, Indian Soccer(Football) player, was born in Gangtok, Sikkim.
5/6/1952Dr. Rajendra Prasad re-elected the President of India ""Rashtrapati"" after the first Presidential election held under the Indian constitution.
12/8/1875Tej Bahadur Sapru, great leader, was born.
7/11/1832British Parliament finally rejected to remove the appeal of Hindus puritans against Sutee abolition, as demanded by tradional orthodox Indians.
5/29/1933Kishorilal Goswami, famous Hindi novelist, passed away.