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Historical Event on 8/20/1991

Sivarasan and Subha, the main suspects in Rajiv Gandhi case, commit suicide in Bangalore.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/29/1939Ramkrishna Mission Sanskritik Sansthan (Institute of Culture) was established.
12/31/1988Nuclear Fuel Complex was established in Hyderabad.
3/17/1997Cochin Stock Exchange goes online.
3/27/1977The government revoked the national Emergency promulgated on Dec. 3, 1971.
11/15/1830Ram Mohun Roy sailed for England. He was the first Indian Brahmin (then 'Brahmo') to go to England.
6/5/1896Muhammad Ismail Sahib, president of the Madras State Muslim League and freedom fighter, was born at Pettai, Tamil Nadu. He was the member of Rajya Sabha as well as Lok Sabha.
10/19/1921Pandurangshastri Athvle, founder of 'Swadhyay Pariwar', was born.
7/15/1997Mahesh Chander Mehta, Environmental activist, wins Ramon Magsaysay Award.
12/5/2000Postal staff go on a nationwide indefinite strike which the Government termed as 'illegal'.
5/5/1986Controversial Muslim Women Bill passed by Lok Sabha.