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Historical Event on 3/20/1997

Greek instrumental composer Yanni Chryssomallis's 'Freedom Concert' held at the Taj, Agra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/26/1919Mohammad Cazzambhoy Ibrahim Khan, cricketer (batted in 4 Tests India vs West Indies 1948-49), was born in Bombay.
11/21/1921Prince of Wales visited India and Congress observed all India strike.
11/9/1999BJP asks Kalyan Singh to step down, chooses Ram Prakash Gupta as his successor.
3/18/1896Pandit Kunjilal Dubey, freedom fighter, educationalist and politician, was born at Amgaon, District Narsinghpur.
1/1/1991Bhanu Pratap Singh, Karnataka Governor, resigns. Goa governor Khurshid Alam Khan appointed in his place.
2/1/1976Air Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar PVSM, MVC, became the Air Officer Commanding, India Command. He was in this office till 31/Aug/1978.
1/29/1977Judge Mirza Hameedullah Beg became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 21/02/1978.
4/16/1992The PM gives a new slogan to the nation, 'Desh banao, desh bachao'.
1/8/1973Nanasaheb Parulekar, father of 'Sakal' newspaper, died.
6/23/1997India and Pakistan reach accord on joint working groups to address outstanding issues including Kashmir and Siachen.