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Historical Event on 2/21/1991
Nutan, famous film actress, died at the age of 56 years.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
9/24/1921 | Dr. Sakharam Gangadhar Malshe, researcher and critic, was born. |
11/10/1901 | Formal inauguration of the new North-West Frontier Province created out of the Punjab. |
2/19/1993 | SC Jamir elected leader of the Congress (I) Legislature Party in Nagaland. |
5/1/1996 | Motilal Vohra, U.P. Governor, resigns (hawala case). |
1/28/1911 | The famous Hope diamond, once worn by Marie Antoinette, was bought tonight for over $300,000 by Ned McLean, son of John McLean. Mrs. McLean wore it as a head ornament, guarded by a former Secret Service man who in turn was guarded by two private detectives. Walnut-sized and exquisitely blue in color, the 44.5-carat stone stems from India. Its owners included Louis XIV, Louis XVI, and a London banker named Hope. A sinister history of ill luck, madness, and violent death clings to the unique gem. |
2/21/1987 | Pakistan President Gen. Zia visits India. |
10/27/1937 | Abdul Karim Khan, famous singer of 'Kirana Gharana', died. |
1/21/1924 | Professor Madhu Dandavate, former Finance Minister, was born at Ahmednagar. |
11/16/1908 | Bommi Narsingh Reddy, famous film story writer, was born. |
3/22/1933 | M.V.Nagendra, cricket test umpire for 11 tests from 1963-77, was born at Karnataka. |
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