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Historical Event on 1/23/1920

Air transportation began in India by two Royal Air Force planes between Karachi and Bombay, and Air Mail service started.

Other Historical Dates and Events
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7/30/2000Punjab Police men and Indian Railways women claim the Federation Cup basketball tournament at Visakhapatnam.
4/1/1995The Airports Authority of India (AAI) formed by the merger of IAAI and NAA. AAI manages five international airports, 87 domestic airports and 28 civil enclaves.
3/25/1958Yograjsingh Bhagsingh Bhundel, cricketer (Indian pace bowler early 80's), was born in Chandigarh.
2/10/1846British forces under Hugh Gough defeated Sikhs in the Battle of Sobrahan in India.
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