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Historical Event on 8/20/1995

India and China decide to withdraw four army battalions from Chu Sumdurong valley near the Line of Actual Control.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/23/1998Ramdeo Singh, freedom fighter, is shot dead at Salaunchak village in Bihar.
2/23/1998Sultan Mehmud of Ghazni began his first real expedition to India by defeating the Hindu King Jaipal. He won Afghanisthan and Punjab in Peshawar battle. This was the first major Muslim conquest in India.
4/19/1994Rajindersing Sparo, first awardee of `Mahavir Chakra' and former Chief Minister of Punjab Major General, passed away.
4/9/1986First University in India devoted to hygiene established at Vijaywada.
7/16/1969Morarji Desai resigns from cabinet.
7/19/1763Mir Kasim was defeated in 'Katwa' battle by Britishers.
4/15/1996Shyam Benegal's film ""The Making of a Mahatma"" released in South Africa.
2/25/1903Judge Kailas Nath Wanchoo, chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, was born.
2/6/1959Ann Chandy was appointed the first Woman judge of Kerala High Court. In 1937, she became the 'munsif'.
3/30/1923New financial measures come into force, including restoration of Salt Tax.