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Historical Event on 1/21/1993

Chander Pal at Bangalore sets record for High Jump in 2.17.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/26/1997India declares its chemical weapon stockpiles and storage facilities as part of its obligations as signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
5/21/1923Keshavrao Kothavle `Lalit', editor of monthly magazine, was born.
9/18/2000President K. R. Narayanan presents the Dada Saheb Phalke award for the year 1999 to film maker Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
8/18/1993The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000.
1/19/1992Manvendra Mukherji, famous singer and music director, passed away.
9/1/1887Karmveer Bhaurao Paygaunda Patil, educationist, social reformer and founder of 'Rayat Educational Institute', was born.
1/18/1925Gajanan Johari, famous Marathi writer, was born.
2/19/1902Pandit Lallu Ram appointed as Hindi Professor at Fort William College, Calcutta.
12/27/1931150 are arrested following 'red shirt' riots in the N.W. Frontier province.
4/27/1942Gandhi condemns stationing of U.S. troops in India.