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Historical Event on 8/20/1991

India's Ambassador to Romania J.F.Ribeiro shot by Sikh extremists in Bucharest.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/14/1925Harisingh Gogumal Kishanchand, cricketer (5 Tests for India 1947-52), was born in Karachi.
3/24/1990Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) was withdrawn in toto from the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka.
2/21/1992Congress scores nearly three-fourth majority in Punjab Assembly elections.
4/12/1801Ranjit Singh proclaimed himself Maharaja of Punjab.
9/10/1977The Planning Commission decides to introduce the Rolling Plan concept.
5/1/1992Seperate secretariat was established for primary education.
1/28/1976Erapalli Prasanna takes 8-76 to rip through New Zealand at Eden Park.
10/20/1991Pandit Kalyandas Mahaprasad, famous Kathak dancer, died.
12/11/1780Goddard General, Bassein fort was captured near Bombay.
11/14/199710th International Film Festival for children and young people ambles into Hyderabad atop Gajju, the delightful elephant mascot. About 125 films from 30 countries will be screened.