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Historical Event on 2/21/1996

Japanese encephalitis', caused by virus transmitted by mosquitoes, claims 21 lives in Kerala.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/4/1888Mahatma Gandhi left for London, England to study Law.
2/9/1993Silver prices crash as the govt allows passengers to import upto 100 k and reduces customs duty on 35 baggage items from 255 to 150 \%.
10/12/1998Sushma Swaraj is sworn in Delhi Chief Minister in place of Mr. Sahib Singh Verma
4/1/1954French settlements in India pass under Indian control.
8/27/1781Haider Ali and the Britishers fought the battle of Pallilore.
5/3/1969Dr. Zakir Hussain(1897-1969), third President of India and the first Muslim President who occupied this office on 13 May, 1967, passed away. He is also remembered as an educationist.
1/1/1932Publication of Marathi Newspaper 'Sakal' started.
5/20/1878Krishnashastri Chiplunkar, Marathi novelist and omnicent, passed away.
5/16/1926Manik Varma, famous singer, was born.
6/1/1997Union Minister for Forests and Environment, Prof. Saifuddin Soz announces Rs. 9 crore central package for afforestation and eco-development in J&K.