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Historical Event on 11/19/1996

Krishnarao Shiva Shelvankar, journalist and diplomat, passed away at 90.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/26/1972Amar Jawan, a national memorial, established at India Gate, New Dehli.
7/5/1658Aurangzeb arrested Murad.
6/22/1994Law for the betterment of women introduced.
2/12/1999The Centre dismisses the Rabri Devi Government in Bihar and imposes President's rule.
12/7/1856First Hindu widow married officially.
2/3/1900Tiruvenkata Rajendra Seshadri, one of the founders of Organic Chemistry in India, was born at Kulittalai in Tamil Nadu.
8/29/2000Supreme Court releases of 115 'Veerappan aides' on bail or otherwise till further orders.
8/3/1985Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service goes to Baba Amte.
8/3/1985Mian Tansen, a prominent figure of North Indian (Hindustani) classical music and famous singer of Akbar's court, died at Gwalior. Tansen is remembered for his epic Dhrupad compositions, creating several new ragas, as well as for writing two classic books on music Sri Ganesh Stotra and Sangita Sara.
4/19/1975First Indian Satellite ''Aryabhata'' launched. The Satellite provided technological experience in building and operating a satellite system. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle Intercosmos.