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Historical Event on 11/20/1997

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat arrives in New Delhi. India and Palestinian national authority take stock of stalled West Asia peace process. Two sides sign first umbrella Memorandum of Understanding.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/31/1983The first floating Dry Dock was launched at Howrah.
12/11/1845First battle between Britishers and Sikhs. In 1849, Punjab lost its independence. This is referred as the first Anglo-Sikh War.
2/7/2000Kamaluddin Ahmed, former APCC(I) president and four times Congress MP, joins the BJP.
1/31/1997Government raises quantity of gold that can be brought into the country by non-residents to 10 kg. (from the existing 5).
1/23/2000India will be taught a lesson if it tries to cross the LoC, says the Pakistani military ruler, Gen. Pervez Musharraf.
9/14/1803Lord Lake was captured Delhi.
2/18/1871Vishnubuwa Brahamchari, first missionary of Hindu religion, passed away.
10/16/1994IRS P-2 successfully placed in orbit.
5/13/1648Construction of the Red Fort at Dehli was completed.
6/12/1997Sitaram Kesri elected president of Congress I (6224 votes. Sharad Pawar-888; Rajesh Pilot-354).