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Historical Event on 4/20/1997

Sheri Bamboat and Hamshad Bamboat win National sea-bird sailing title.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/8/1956Tryambak Sitaram Karkhanis, founder of 'Maharashtra Drama Group' (Maharashtra Natak Mandali), died.
9/3/1999Brigadier V. K. Chopra is appointed as the new head of the 121 (1) infantry brigade in Kargil.
2/17/1998Re-poll is ordered in 599 polling stations spread over nine states, following reports of largescale booth capturing. The Election Commission is to probe malpractices in Madhepura, Baghpat and Patna.
10/28/1999Insurance Bill is introduced amid protest in the Lok Sabha.
5/5/1983Keshavrao Kothavle 'Lalit', editor of monthly magzine, passed away.
5/6/1971D. Sen became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 29/03/77).
8/21/1986Nine-member Cong-MNF coalition ministry headed by MNF President Laldenga sworn-in in Aizawl.
4/1/1954French settlements in India pass under Indian control.
7/3/1972Shimla Non-Arm Agreement on Kashmir signed between Indira Gandhi and Z. A. Bhutto.
2/23/1997Justice J. S. Verma appointed Chief Justice of India.