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Historical Event on 11/25/1999
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is appointed Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 9/8/2000 | Dr. Surinder K. Vasal, Indian maize breeder, and Dr. Evagelina Villegas, Mexican cereal chemist, jointly awarded the World Food Prize-2000 for their decades-long scientific quest to produce quality protein maize for developing countries. |
| 8/30/1994 | The ruling CPC-led Left Front captures large majority of gram panchayat seats in Tripura civic polls. |
| 8/9/1971 | A 20-year non-aggression treaty for peace, friendship and co-operation was signed between India and U.S.S.R. |
| 2/18/1975 | Syed Nazir Ali, cricketer (2 Tests for India, 4 wickets), passed away. |
| 8/1/1970 | Bhopal University was established. |
| 4/3/1994 | Bhanu Prakash Singh,Goa Governor, resigns. |
| 7/16/1969 | Morarji Desai resigns from cabinet. |
| 3/30/1923 | New financial measures come into force, including restoration of Salt Tax. |
| 12/20/1978 | Riots in many Indian cities in protest against Indira Gandhi's imprisonment. |
| 1/3/1987 | Dr. Harekrishna Mehtab, former Chief Minister of Orrisa and Governer of Mumbai State, died. |
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