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Historical Event on 10/21/1996

Japan gets non-permanent seat in Security Council after a contest with India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/13/1918Balasarswati, famous dancer of Bharat Natyam, was born.
5/11/1987President's rule imposed in Punjab.
11/27/1998India retains the Asia Cup tennis championship in Delhi beating Uzbekistan 2-1 in the final.
3/31/1913Foundation stone of 'Gateway of India' was laid by Sir George Sydneham Clerk.
8/3/1954Atomic Energy Department established.
3/16/1993Central government introduces pension scheme for 170 million EPF subscribers.
8/15/1947Paramveer Chakra, Mahaveer Chakra, Veer Chakra instituted as 'Awards for Gallantry'.
12/10/1907Rudyard Kipling, author of `The Jungle Book' and `Kim', received the Nobel prize for literature.
6/11/1921Snehlata, social reformer and politician, was born at Mathura, U.P.
9/29/1992Ramesh Krishnan and Leander Paes put India into the World round of 16 nations in the Davis Cup tennis by defeating Britain (4-1)