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Historical Event on 6/21/1997

Sethi claims sixth National billiards crown in Bangalore.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/23/1948The beseiged garrison of Punch was relieved a full year after its siege. This meant that a firm grip had been established all the way from Pathankot on the major portions of this province.
7/19/1990Planning Commission decides to make changes in the Gadgil formula for central assistance to States in consultation with states.
11/21/1971Rebellion in East Pakistan (formerly Bengal). Ten million Bengalis flee to India. Indo-Pak border clashes escalate to war. India defeats West Pakistan. E. Pakistan becomes independent Bangladesh.
3/24/1992Congress (I) strength goes up by six seats in the Rajya Sabha on account of biennial polls.
2/2/1835Thomas Babington Macaulay westernises education in India. English is made official government and court language and as medium of instruction.
4/15/1658Raja Jaswant Singh was defeated at Dharmat. He was sent by Shahjahan and Dara Shukoh to resist Aurangzeb's advance towards Agra.
4/14/1950Sri Raman Maharshi, modern south Indian saint, passed away .
8/23/1986B. G. Deshmukh was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 27th March, 1989.
6/13/1992Security scam: assets of three SBI officials attached.
11/19/1998The Indira Gandhi memorial award is presented to Mirta Saavedra Polo, Ambassador of Panama, for her contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Pakistan.