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Historical Event on 8/21/1995

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, noted physics scientist, died at the age of 84. He was one of the world's leading astro-physicists for his contributions to the study of stars. Chandrasekhar had received the highest award in Science--the Noble Prize in Physics in 1983.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/26/1991Sharad Pawar joins Union Cabinet as Defence Minister.
4/22/1991IMF and the World Bank decide to grant $1 billion loan to India.
9/23/1965The Indian Army secured the Kashmir Valley and the only object left was to clean out the remnants of the Gibraltar Force. Under the guidance of United Nations, the cease-fire came into effect.
4/14/1990Veena Vidwan S. Balachander passed away.
1/4/1993K. Margabandhu, former UCO Bank chief, was arrested on charges of amassing wealth beyond his means.
8/15/1918Hans Kumar Tiwari, famous poet and translater, was born.
2/11/1913Surendranath Dwivedi, educationist, politician and writer, was born in Khandasahi (Orissa).
8/3/1996Leander Paes wins a bronze (tennis) at Atlanta, bringing India an Olympic medal after a gap of 16 years.
11/24/1919Gandhiji presides over All-India Khilafat conference at Delhi.
11/5/1995Common Guidance test flight of Trishul successful.