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Historical Event on 8/21/1995

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, noted physics scientist, died at the age of 84. He was one of the world's leading astro-physicists for his contributions to the study of stars. Chandrasekhar had received the highest award in Science--the Noble Prize in Physics in 1983.

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6/3/1995Mayavati (BSP) becomes the new CM of UP with the outside support of BJP.
2/11/1998Prof. Anil Kumar Baruah, CPI(ML) candidate for the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha seat, is shot dead by suspected ULFA militants at Neharani.
1/5/1990Mohammad Azharuddin was made captain of Indian cricket team.
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8/5/1999Nisha Millet became the first Indian swimmer to receive the International Olympic Committee's Solidarity Scholarship, given to sportspersons with outstanding track record and possessing Olympic potential.
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9/3/1979M. M. Bhatnagar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 14-06-1985.