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Historical Event on 12/20/2000

Atal Behari Vajpayee, Prime Minister, announces the Government's decision to extend J&K ceasefire till January 26, 2001.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/9/1964Lal Bahadur Shastri became the second Prime Minister of India when the country was shocked of Jawaharlal Nehru's death and Indo-China war. Shastri gave the quotation ""Jai Jawan Jai Kisan"" which motivated the war-affected Indians to boost their morale. He remained in this office till he died on January 11, 1966 at Taskent. In his cabinet, Indira Gandhi served as Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
4/1/1855Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's first Bengali primer 'Varnaparichay' was published.
9/19/1962Jawaharlal Nehru was devastated when China began attacks on India's northern frontier leading to Indo-China War.
10/15/1946Muslim League decides to participate in the Interim Government.
10/10/1998Justice Dr. Adarsh Sein Anand was appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
11/12/1762Peshwa surrendered in Battle of Alegaon.
4/21/1975Farakka Barrage dedicated to nation.
6/20/1946Gandhiji attends Working Committee meeting from 20-21 June.
2/15/1945Indian troops capture Pagan at Burma.
12/3/1884Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India, was born in Jeradei village of Bihar.