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Historical Event on 2/23/1980

Prakash Padukone becomes the first Indian to win All-England Badminton Championship.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/15/1621Jahangir captured Kakda Fort.
8/22/1984R. Venkataraman was elected the Vice President of India (1984 -1987).
5/4/1923Mrinal Sen, famous film director, was born.
9/28/2000Marion Jones wins the 200m gold medal at Sydney.
10/15/1899Menka (Lady Lila Sokhi), famous Indian dancer, was born.
6/20/1946Gandhiji attends Working Committee meeting from 20-21 June.
6/17/1917Krishan Kumar Chopra, medical practitioner and social worker, was born at Lahore.
1/8/1947Rajasthan University established at Jaipur.
2/14/1807Khanderao Holkar, one of the sardars in Peshwa kingdom, passed away.
3/4/1990Congress (I) gains absolute majority in Arunachal Pradesh; Gegong Apang CM.