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Historical Event on 10/20/1999

Quiet start to the 13th Lok Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/19/1975First Indian Satellite ''Aryabhata'' launched. The Satellite provided technological experience in building and operating a satellite system. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle Intercosmos.
4/9/1783Tipu Sultan drives out English from Bednoor, India.
2/18/1906Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, chief of 'Rashtriya Swayansewak Sangh' (RSS), was born.
7/19/1763Mir Kasim was defeated in 'Katwa' battle by Britishers.
6/30/1997Joginder Singh, CBI Director, was given marching orders bringing his 11-month-old controversial tenure to sudden end. R. C. Sharma, Special Director, took over.
1/26/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) became the first President of India. He remained President from Jan. 26,1950 to May 13, 1962.
5/14/1998India will not sign CTBT unconditionally, says the Prime Minister.
12/14/2000The Government declares the 10-day old postal strike illegal as per the provisions of the Industrial Dispute Act.
5/20/1776Malharrao Holkar, founder of Indoor, passed away.
8/19/1992K.R.Narayanan elected the ninth Vice President of India.