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Historical Event on 8/30/1989

Anti-government riots leave at least 11 dead.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/5/1997Dr. Kalpana Chawla became the first Indian woman to become an astronaut. (year 1997 or Oct. 5, 1998)
1/1/1879Edward M Forster, English novelist (Howards End, Passage to India), was born.
6/20/1997Second round of Foreign Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan starts in Islamabad.
4/24/1942Shri Dinanath Mangeshkar, famous Marathi singer, nationalist, musician and actor, passed away at the age of 41.
4/9/1997Mumbai regains Ranji Trophy in Gwalior.
1/27/1924Sabu [Dastagir], actor (Elephant Boy, Drum), was born in India.
6/14/1991Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed.
8/12/1991Parliament passes the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (prevention) amendment bill.
10/29/1935Narendra Kumar Chhajerh, great industrialist, was born.
4/20/1989President's rule imposed in Karnataka.