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Historical Event on 11/20/1955

Polly Umrigar scores India's first Test double century, 223 vs NZ.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/18/1901Ramchandra Bhikaji Gunjikar, Marathi novelist and editor, passed away.
12/14/1955Henry Heras, famous artist and an active member of the Indian Historical Records Commission, died in Bombay.
1/1/1975Shankarrao Vasudev Kirloskar, famous iindustrialist, died.
10/23/1985Rajiv Gandhi went to New York for the 40th anniversary of the UN.
10/23/1985Sultan Mehmud of Ghazni began his first real expedition to India by defeating the Hindu King Jaipal. He won Afghanisthan and Punjab in Peshawar battle. This was the first major Muslim conquest in India.
7/1/1989New Governors were appointed in five states. Gen. K. V. Krishna Rao became Governor for J&K.
1/6/1847Saint Tyagaraja, great musician, died.
3/2/1963China reports troops have left disputed area in India.
7/8/1996Tamil Nadu Govt. moves SC for fresh directions to Karnataka govt. for release of 15 tmc. ft. of water.
8/23/1994Arati Gupta (Saha) succumbed to an incurable jaundice. (29-9-99).