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Historical Event on 2/20/1987

Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh becomes the 23rd and 24th states of Indian Union.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/19/1763Mir Kasim was defeated in 'Katwa' battle by Britishers.
2/18/1906Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, chief of 'Rashtriya Swayansewak Sangh' (RSS), was born.
1/16/1988L. K. Jha, famous economist and member of Rajya Sabha, died.
7/26/1956Godavarish Mishra, famous Oriya poet, playwright and essay writer, died.
1/30/1991Union Government dismisses Karunanidhi government. President's rule imposed in Tamil Nadu.
3/31/1999The PIO card, conferring privileges on persons of Indian origin settled abroad, is formally launched.
4/15/1948Purushottamdas Tandon was honoured with the title of 'Rajashri' at a huge rally by Devaraha Baba. He was awarded the Prestigious 'Bharat Ratna' award.
1/30/1988Sheshrao Wankhede, barrister, passed away.
12/5/1943The Japanese planes attack Calcutta port.
9/29/1971Cyclone & tidal wave off Bay of Bengal kills as many as 10,000 people.