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Historical Event on 5/21/1994

Sushmita Sen (Miss India), 18, was crowned as the 43rd Miss Universe.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/2/1908Sri Aurobindo, freedom fighter, was arrested in Manik Tala Bomb explosion case.
8/16/1933Mahatma Gandhi goes on fast for being denied to continue the anti-untouchability propaganda.
3/3/1891Office of Superintendent of Immigration (Treasury Dept) created.
5/26/1993The Centre decides to implement the Mandal Commission recommendation to provide 27\% reservation for the socially and educationally backward classes in the Central Services from 15th June.
12/15/1803East India Company captured Orrisa state.
8/21/1991Gopinath Mahant, famous Odissi litterateur and Gyanpeeth awardee, died.
8/13/1998India signs two agreements with the World Bank for concessional credit through the International Development Association for $115.4 million.
11/2/2000John Wright is appointed India coach by the BCCI.
11/25/1999Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is appointed Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
10/1/1909Gandhiji wrote to Tolstoy regarding Passive Resistance movement.