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Historical Event on 8/20/1955
Jawaharlal Nehru breaks off relations with the Portuguese after the invasion of Goa by Indian nationalists.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 1/1/1924 | Krishna Mohan Jha, famous educationist, was born at Pokharia near Katihar (Purnea). |
| 11/24/1973 | E. V. Ramasami Naicker (EVR), founder leader of Dravida Kazhagam, passed away at the age of 94. |
| 2/9/1989 | Sanjay Khan, actor-director, critically injured in a fire accident. |
| 8/8/1984 | P.T. Usha at Los Angeles sets record for 400m H. (Women) in 55.42. |
| 4/20/1914 | Gopinath Mahanti, famous Oriya novelist and Gyanpeeth awardee, was born. |
| 5/20/1900 | Sumitranandan Pant was born. |
| 9/26/1979 | Charan Singh launches a new party called the Lok Dal. |
| 12/14/1910 | Upendranath Ashok, noted writer, was born. |
| 5/12/1906 | Gandhiji support the ""Home Rule"" for India in the name of ''justice and for good of humanity"". |
| 4/6/1992 | Nagpur edition of Marathi newspaper 'Loksatta' was started. |
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