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Historical Event on 1/20/1988

Khan Abdul Gafar Khan, follower of Mahatma Gandhi, better known as Sarhadi Gandhi or Frointier Gandhi, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/15/1968Marathwada', a daily newspaper, published.
4/25/1969Invalappil Mani Vijayan (or better known as IM Vijayan), Indian Soccer(Football) player, was born in Trissur, Kerala. He was recognised as Indian Player of the Year in 1993, 1997, 1999. He scored the fastest ever International goal against Bhutan at the SAF Games '99, scoring after just 12 seconds.
3/1/1930Coimbatarao Doraikannu Gopinath, cricketer (batted in 8 Tests for India in the 1950's), was born in Madras.
3/1/1930Firuz Shah Tughluq, the third emperor of Delhi, died at the age of 83.
1/15/1898Nanasaheb Ramji Tawde, educationist and scientist, was born at Taluq Malvan, Maharashtra.
8/8/1990Naval Godrej, famous Industrialist, died.
11/9/2000The 17-day old Manohar Parrikar led BJP Government in Goa wins the trust vote.
1/27/1967Delimitation Agreement for Warfare in space was signed by 60 nations in United Nation.
7/23/1912Kilachand Ambalal, great industrialist, was born.
10/3/1913Sudangsu Abinash Banerjee, 'Montu', cricketer, (5 wickets, 1 test vs West Indies) was born in Calcutta.