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Historical Event on 11/19/1996

Krishnarao Shiva Shelvankar, journalist and diplomat, passed away at 90.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/3/1985The week comprising of five working days was implemented in Central Government Offices for its staff.
5/6/1910Edward VII, King of Great Britain and Emperor of India, died suddenly of pneumonia at Buckingham Palace tonight. He ruled Britain for nine years. Power passed immediately to his son George, the Prince of Wales, who will rule as King George V. The 68-year-old monarch's sudden death threw his country into a state of shock. Edward had apparently caught a cold during a visit the past weekend to the wet grounds of his estate at Sandringham.
11/23/1990Madhavrao Ganesh (Balasaheb Dixit), founder of daily news paper ""Turun Bharat"", passed away.
11/19/199722 persons killed and 30 injured when car bomb explodes outside film studio in Jubilee Hills area of Hyderabad. The deceased include Eanadu TV crew of six people.
12/12/1961Portuguese civilians are evacuated amid fears of an Indian troop invasion at Goa, Daman and Diu.
7/6/1787Robert founded Indian Botanic Garden near Calcutta by Kyd on 273 acres of land.
8/1/1958Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership given to Acharya Bhave.
10/29/1991Janta Dal leaders inculding V.P. Singh arrested on way to Ayodhya.
6/30/1999India reiterates that any talks will resume only after Pakistan's unconditional withdrawal from Kargil. Meanwhile Indian Army continues to attack the Tiger Hill area and captures two positions in close proximity to Jubar features. The Election Commission says that Lok Sabha polls will be held as per schedule.
4/21/1805Defitiniv treaty between Anandrao Gaikwad and Britishers.