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Historical Event on 6/24/1980

Varahagiri Venkata Giri, former president of India, died at Madras.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/3/1971India recognises Bangladesh. Indian army marches into Bangladesh and joins hands with Mukti Bahini. Pakistani Army in Bangladesh surrenders to the Indian Commander.
3/19/1999Salgaocar emerged National Football League champions in Calcutta with a match to spare.
2/13/1999The 5th National Games were inaugurated by President K.R. Narayanan in Imphal.
7/10/1994Ramrao Raghoba Rane, Paramveer Chakra awardee, died.
7/8/1888Fenardish Jyoki Antoniu, Konkani author and journalist, was born.
10/28/1998Ghulam Ahmed, former Indian cricket captain, died in Hyderabad.
6/7/1993Sai Baba escapes attempt on life. Four assailants and two bodyguards were killed.
1/11/1990R. Shekhar became the director of Central Bureau of Investigation (till 14/12/90).
4/6/1998India resumes export of marine products to the European Union; 25 units have been approved by the Export Inspection Council for exporting to EU countries.
10/11/1962Chinese, Indian troops clash on border, claiming 50 lives.