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Historical Event on 9/20/1921

Pamanmal Hazari Punjabi, right-hand batsman (164 runs in five tests vs Pakistan in 1954-55), was born at Karachi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/5/1908Babu Jagjivan Ram, valiant freedom fighter, was born in Chandwa village in Bhojpur, Bihar. He held many prominent ministerial portfolios such as Communications Minister (1952-56), Railway Minister (1956-62), Food and Agriculture Minister (1967-70) and Defence Minister (1970-74). After 1977, he became the Deputy Prime Minister (Defence) in Janta regime. Thereafter, he established Congress (J). His uninterrupted representation in the Parliament from 1936 to 1986 is a world record. This day is commemorated as ""Samta Diwas"".
11/6/1999Red carpet welcome to Pope. He appreciated the religious freedom in India.
1/25/1995India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
2/7/198161 die in circus fire in Bangalore.
3/31/1980Nirmal Mukherjee, the last Indian Civil Service Officer, retired from service as Cabinet Secretary.
4/9/1669Aurangzeb issued a general order all the schools and temples of the infidels.
11/29/1962Haryana achieved their target of supplying electricity to 100\% villages.
6/9/1998The rupee plunges to an all-time low of Rs. 42.23/25 against the dollar.
1/25/1971Himachal Pradesh High Court was established at Shimla for Himachal Pradesh Territory.
11/14/1964Nehru Commemorative coin is released.