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Historical Event on 10/21/1577

Guru Ramdas, Sikh Guru, established Amritsar city.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/31/1876Cyclone hits Bengal centered near Bakarganj (now in Banlgadesh), about 200,000 die.
3/22/1915Dr. Nagendra, famous hindi critic, was born.
4/23/1992Satyajit Ray, internationally famous Indian film producer-director, Bharat Ratna Awardee, passed away at the age of 70.
2/13/1998India signs two agreements with the U.N. Development Fund for a $13.75-million grant for food security and environment support.
1/12/1990Vimal Kumar and Madhumita Bisht retain National badminton titles.
2/2/1982Mohanlal Purushottamdas Sukhadia, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, freedom fighter, passed away. He was the Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1954-1971. He introduced Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan and worked for its industrialisation also.
12/8/1932Indian Air Force Act was passed.
5/29/1968Dara Singh becomes the world wrestling champion.
2/4/1757Lord Clive remained unsuccessful after sending two ambassadors to make treaty with Siraj -Ud -Daula, while he was marching towards Calcutta.
1/25/1989Congress-I ministry headed by S. C. Jamir assumes office in Nagaland.