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Historical Event on 11/20/1917

J.C. Bose Research Institute was established in Calcutta.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/20/1917Mian Tansen, a prominent figure of North Indian (Hindustani) classical music and famous singer of Akbar's court, died at Gwalior. Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.
1/11/1991Ravi Naik of Maharashtra Gomanthak party sworn in as the CM of Goa.
7/3/1979Construction of the main second Howrah Bridge (Vidyasagar Setu) started.
5/13/1962Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) retired from the post of first President.
9/21/1945British promise India independence.
7/17/1997K.R. Narayanan,Vice President, wins in the Presidential election with a record margin to become the next head of state.
11/22/1928British King George confined to bed with congested lung; Queen to take over duties.
2/18/1946Cabinet Mission in India.
7/7/1905Six Language penel were started on the Rs. five denomination again. The printing colour of note changed to Red with Special text mentioned, 'At any office of issue not situated in Burma'.
12/22/1986India cricket team score 7-676 vs Sri Lanka at Kanpur.