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Historical Event on 10/20/1999

The Centre accepts the recommendations of the Backward Classes Commission on the inclusion of Jats and other backward classes (OBCs) in Rajasthan except Bharatpur and Dholpur districts.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/22/1871Lord Edward Allanbaro, governor general of India (1842-1844), died.
1/28/1992Umanath Vachaspati, Magsesey Award winner, passed away.
6/5/1997Brahmapuram diesel power project, KSEB's first thermal power project, situated 25 km from Kochi, Kerala commissioned.
3/29/1954Indian Institute of Public Administration inaugurated.
2/21/1979Yousuf Hussain, litterateur and brother of President Zakir Hussain Khan, passed away.
12/24/1973E.V.Ramasami, founder of DMK party, prominent leader, great social worker and revolutionary freedom fighter, died at the age of 94.
12/12/1964HJT-16, the first Indian jet trainer, made its inaugural flight.
6/17/1991Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Posthumous) (1875-1950).
4/8/1937R. Gundurao, former Chief Minister of Karnataka and senior leader of Indira Congress, was born.
2/24/1961Government of Madras province was renamed as Tamil Nadu.