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Historical Event on 3/20/1959
For the first time, officials of the Indian government confirmed reports of widespread resistance to the Chinese occupying forces in Tibet. Open warfare erupted in the capital city of Lhasa.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 4/4/1926 | Martial law is declared in Calcutta as rioting continues. |
| 11/17/1835 | James Todd, researcher and writer of Rajput history, passed away. |
| 8/25/1981 | Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra leader, elected the President of Congress. |
| 12/24/1987 | Dr. M.G.Ramachandran, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, died. He was 70 yrs. He was posthumously awarded the 'Bharat Ratna' by the President of India. (17-1-90). |
| 2/2/1989 | France's highest civilian award, 'Legion d' Honour, conferred upon Satyajit Ray by President Mitterrand at Calcutta. |
| 6/30/1823 | Sir Dinshaw Manokji Petit, famous industrialist, was born. |
| 7/21/1984 | Terrorists breach Bhakra canal in Punjab. |
| 2/4/1628 | Shahjahan was enthroned and proclaimed emperor at Agra. |
| 10/13/1905 | Sister Nivedita died. |
| 12/5/1946 | Dada Maharaj Satarkar passed away. |
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