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Historical Event on 6/20/1987

Dr. Salim Ali, internationally renowned expert of birds, died at Bombay.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/19/1927Kunwar Narayan, famous writer of 'Atmajayee' and 'Akaron Ke Aas Pas', was born.
12/11/1687Madras' first presidency chartered with a Mayor s court as a Municipal Corporation.
4/4/1898Hiralal Sen and his brother Motilal Sen purchased a Bioscope Cinematographic Machine from London. The first show of imported films was arranged by them at Classic Theatre on April 4, after which they formed 'The Royal Bioscope Co.,' controlled by H. L. Sen & Bros., 85/2, Maszid Badi Street, Calcutta. The Bioscope Company started touring the provinces of Bengal, Orissa and Bihar.
2/2/1862Pandit Shambhunath was the first Indian to become Judge of Indian High Court.
10/2/1939Budhisagar Krishnappa Kunderan, cricketer (Indian keeper-batsman of 60's), was born in Mangalore.
2/19/1911Merle Oberon, film actress (Assignment Foreign Legion), was born in Calcutta, India.
7/14/1656Guru Har Kishan, the eight Sikh, was born.
3/5/1990Government announces an interim relief of Rs. 360 crore to 5 lakh victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.
4/15/1998Punjab men and Railways women emerge champions in the National Volleyball League in Patna.
5/30/1987Goa becomes the 25th state of India.