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Historical Event on 3/20/1959

For the first time, officials of the Indian government confirmed reports of widespread resistance to the Chinese occupying forces in Tibet. Open warfare erupted in the capital city of Lhasa.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/10/199587 of the 180 members of the newly constituted JAAC assume office.
11/17/1925Jemini Ganesh, film actor, was born.
7/15/1993JD (A)'s Ajit Singh pegs his group's support to government on PM's appearance before the JPC.
10/9/1994Kamal Bose, great photographer, died.
1/7/1761Third Battle of Panipat: Ahmed Shah Abdali, the ruler of Afghanistan, defeats the Marathas; Maratha imperialism checked.
7/7/1905Six Language penel were started on the Rs. five denomination again. The printing colour of note changed to Red with Special text mentioned, 'At any office of issue not situated in Burma'.
6/14/1990Veerendra Verma sworn in as the new Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh.
4/3/1956Nehru announces that troops have been sent to control Naga tribal people in the Burmese border area, who are asking for a separate state.
10/29/1988Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya, freedom fighter and political leader, passed away.
3/22/1977Janata and its allies gain absolute majority in Lok Sabha.