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Historical Event on 12/20/1993

Jaichandran Nair, Colonel Neelkantan, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/9/1931Air Force was established.
2/10/1944Japanese troops take the Ngakyedauk Pass, cutting off the 7th Indian Division at Sinzweya, Burma.
2/22/1854Kawasji Nanabhai Dawar started the first Cloth Mill namely 'Bombay Spinning Mills'.
11/27/1999Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob is sworn in Punjab Governor.
8/15/1998Golden jubilee celebrations of the Indian Independence ends.
12/31/1706Francois Martin, founder of Pondicherry and was its first Governor General, died. He founded Pondicherry, the future capital of French India in 1674.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
3/17/1992Suburban rail fare increase cut; 20\% hike in first class, second class A/C sleeper and chair car reduced to 15\%.
5/9/1996LDF wins 80 sets and UDF 59 in Kerala elections .
5/23/1998L. K. Advani, Home Minister, is to look after J&K affairs.