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Historical Event on 11/20/1999

P.G.S. Mony, Indian scientist, is honoured by the French Government.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/23/1923Nirode Ranjan Chowdhury, Indian cricket pace bowler (1949-52), was born in Calcutta.
1/18/1995The 4-nation non-official initiative on Arms Reduction and Disarmament concludes with Goa Declaration (also called Shanghai-II).
8/6/1951Rukmini Lakshmipathi, great social reformer and leader, died.
7/8/1971Krishnarao Arkgudun, versatile Kannad author, died.
8/28/1993President's rule in J&K extended for another six months.
5/3/1962Hundreds of Muslims are killed in clashes with Hindus in West Bengal.
2/17/1976New Zealand score their first innings win in Tests vs India.
4/11/1952Treaty between France and India, transferring the former French settlement of Chandranagar to India, is ratified by the National Assembly, Paris. It was the last formal step in completing the process of sovereignty.
1/1/1948India raised voice against Pakistani infilatration in the country. A complaint was lodged in the Security Council of United Nation on Kashmir invasion.
8/20/1974Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed elected President of India with B. D. Jatti as Vice President.