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Historical Event on 1/20/1972

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura become states of Indian union. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram become Union Territories. Assam's North East Frontier Agency (Nepha) was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh territory.

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11/9/1997Film Federation of India chooses Malayalam film 'Guru' as official entry for Oscar awards.
7/16/1956K. L. Pawar, who guided students for the written examinations, was born.
9/7/1996First phase of J & K Assembly elections.
5/23/1942Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell and his men arrive at Dimapur, having retreated 150 miles (240 km) through the Burmese jungle. `We took a hell of a beating,' he said.
2/15/1993India regains ""Rubber"" after 6 years by beating England by an innings and 70 runs at Madras.
7/4/1933Mahatma Gandhi sentenced to one year imprisonment.
5/12/1937George VI is crowned.
7/29/1998The Pratapsingh Rane Ministry in Goa is dismissed. The Governor instals Dr. Wilfred Desouza as Chief Minister.