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Historical Event on 10/21/1999

Madhavrao Scindia becomes the Deputy Leader of Congress (I) in the Lok Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/16/1927Rail service started between India and Nepal.
9/29/1996Water from Krishna river (AP) released for Madras.
11/30/1988Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, Eastern India; 317 killed.
7/18/1953Riots against increase in streetcar fares continue with demonstrators taking control of parts of Calcutta.
9/20/1857British troops conquered Delhi from the Mutineers.
10/4/1997Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, became inoperable due to power bus anomaly. This satellite had capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries.
12/14/1992Balasaheb Deora, RSS chief, kept under house arrest. National head quarters of the party in New Delhi sealed.
3/7/1961Govind Ballabh Pant passed away. He had served eight years as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He was bestowed with Bharat Ratna in 1959.
11/22/1872Meera Behn (Medlin Slade), freedom fighter, was born at England.
9/28/1985The first Indian Army expedition, sailing around the world in a small 37 feet fibre glass yacht named ""Trishna"", sailed off from Bombay. (10-1-87).