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Historical Event on 5/20/1994

K. Brahmananda Reddy, 83, former Andhra Pradesh CM, passed away in Hyderabad.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/18/1973A powerful underground explosion rocked India's desert of Rajasthan today, making India the sixth nation in history to set off a nuclear device. The blast, which took place at a depth of 330 feet, was in the range of 10-15 kilotons, smaller than the bomb exploded by the US at Nagasaki in World War II. India is signatory to the 1963 test ban treaty, and thus was prohibited from exploding the device on land or in the air. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi claimed the purpose of the test was peaceful and said 'such explosions may have their use in mining operations'.
10/15/1977The Congress party denies bid by Indira Gandhi to regain leadership.
3/5/1699Maharaja Jaisingh-II crowned as King of Jaipur kingdom and sat on Amber throne.
6/16/1946Cabinet Mission negotiations were discontinued. Viceroy proposed Interim Government.
7/31/2000The Government announces appointment of Justice B. M. Lal as Chairman of the MRTP Commission.
6/17/1950Syed Wazir Ali, cricketer (7 Tests for India), passed away.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
9/29/2000Union Minister of State for Agriculture S.B.P.B.K. Satyanarayana Rao quits the from Cabinet.
8/16/1996CBI raids house of former minister Sukh Ram and finds cash and jewellery to the tune of Rs. 3 crore.
9/20/1992Vithhal Badgelwar, painter and sculptor, passed away.