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Historical Event on 2/20/1985

Bhawani Prasad Mishra, progressive Hindi poet, passed away. His most famous poem is ""Main Geet Bechtaa Hun"".

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2/21/1952The XV Indian Olympic Games in Madras.
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8/22/1988Gorkha National Liberation Front signs an accord with the Centre and West Bengal on formation of an elective hill Council for Darjeeling.
7/17/1996Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.
10/5/1990Parliament passed the 76th Amendment Bill to extend President's rule in Punjab for another six months from November 10, 1990.
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6/3/1865George V, King of England (1910-36), was born.