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Historical Event on 4/20/1914

Gopinath Mahanti, famous Oriya novelist and Gyanpeeth awardee, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/1/1996Kerala introduces ban on arrack. 5614 licenced arrack shops closed down.
9/9/1941Syed Abid Ali, great Indian medium pace-bowler and all-rounder, was born at Hyderabad.
10/10/1927Bansilal, leader of Lokdal Party, was born
8/2/1861Parafulla Chandra Ray, chemical expert and great patriot, was born in the village of Raruli-Katipara IN Jessore district.
9/28/1924In penance for riots, Gandhi, on hunger strike in Delhi, proclaimed he would break his fast only at death.
11/25/1977John Lobo became the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 30/06/79).
1/14/1999At least 51 persons are killed and several injured in a stampede at a hilltop at Pampa on the foothills of Sabarimala in Kerala.
10/5/1907British MP Keir Hardie reported fomenting rebellion in India.
10/21/1999Madhavrao Scindia becomes the Deputy Leader of Congress (I) in the Lok Sabha.
12/23/1972Chandrasekhar takes 8-79 India v England at Delhi.