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Historical Event on 9/9/1920

Anglo Oriental College of Aligargh became Aligarh Muslim University. It was the first university to use the regional language.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/20/1920Justice Ali Sayyed Murtuza Fazal  was born.
6/23/1911King George V was today crowned ""King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the seas, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India,"" at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony evoking the continuity and tradition of the British monarchy magnificent spectacle. Thousands of spectators crowded the streets for hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal procession. Partition of Bengal notified to create the Presidency of Bengal. The Imperial capital shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.
12/23/1920King George V signs Home Rule Act.
4/8/1997India creates history by entering the semi-finals of the 12th Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Cup international football series for the first time after holding Ghana 2-2 at Kochi.
9/10/1977The Planning Commission decides to introduce the Rolling Plan concept.
12/25/1932King George V's chair collapsed during his Christmas dinner speech.
5/12/1998Bill Clinton, US President, asks India to sign the CTBT.
3/28/1995Haridev Joshi, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and former Governor of Assam Meghalay, passed away.
5/25/1997In a bid to break the deadlock on naming transport corporation after caste leaders in southern districts, Tamil Nadu Government agrees to create a new bus corporation named after Pulithevan.
2/6/1950N. R. Pillai was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 13-05-1953.