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Historical Event on 8/14/1920
Rushikesh Mulgaonkar, Air Chief Marshal (1976-78), was born.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 5/27/1906 | Maharashtra Sahitya Patrika Day. |
| 11/1/1956 | Madhya Pradesh State High Court was established at Jabalpur having its benches in Gwalior and Indore. |
| 2/1/1971 | Ajaysingh Jadeja, cricketer (Indian opening batsman), was born in Jamnagar. |
| 11/1/1992 | Indirabai Khadilkar, famous singer, died. |
| 5/18/1972 | Kokan Krishi (Agriculture) University was established. |
| 10/6/1997 | Abhijit Kunte wins Asian Junior Chess title. |
| 9/15/1992 | Price of petrol, diesel and cooking gas hiked. |
| 1/26/1950 | The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal. |
| 10/1/1997 | Parliamentarian and All-India Forward Bloc general secretary, Chitta Basu died during his journey by Howrah-bound Danaput Express from Patna. He was 72. |
| 2/2/1930 | Vasudev Govind Apte, editor and dictrionay creator, passed away. |
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