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Historical Event on 10/20/1960

Indian mountaineers reach the peak of Nanda Ghunti for the first time in the Kumaon Hills.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/8/1970Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the 'Colours' by the Vice President of India, Shri G S Pathak, at AOC Centre, Secunderabad. The Ordnance colour is a scarlet silken flag with the Ordnance crest in the center and surrounding it is a wreath of Ashoka Leaves and Lotus flowers.
1/3/1871Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara, freedom fighter and social reformer, died.
5/14/1982All India Radio renamed as 'Akashwani' but it's Urdu service yet announces that it's All India Radio.
5/31/1987Daman and Diu to remain as union territories after Goa becomes the 25th state of India.
12/10/1902Nijalingappa Siddavanahalli, president of Indian National Congress and politician, was born at Haluvagalu (Bellary).
4/4/1991Gujarat CM Chimanbhai Patel JD (Gujarat)-to contest the elections with poll understanding with Congress (I).
11/14/1955Employees' State Insurance Corporation was inaugurated by the President.
11/14/1955Chittorgarh Fort was captured by Mughal Emperor Akbar which was circled from outside since 20th October 1567. This victory was achieved with the help of Jaimal and Patta.
4/15/1992D. T. Lakdawala, former member of Planning Commission, passed away.
7/1/1965Meerut University was established.