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Historical Event on 10/20/1962

The first IAFunit No. 2 squadron re-equipped with the Gnat at Ambalan and No.9 squadron soon followed suit.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/11/1888Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, freedom fighter, was born in Mecca. He was an outspoken champion of rationalism and progressiveness in all spheres of Indian life.
7/31/1946Jinnah threatens sanctions of ""Direct Action"".
4/18/1917Gandhi saw one of his testing grounds of Satyagraha in Champaran. He defied section 144 of Criminal Act.
6/20/1997Basu Bhattacharya (65), film-maker, died in Mumbai.
12/1/1946Australia compiled 645 vs India at Gabba. Bradman made 187 runs.
1/5/1952John Hope Victor Alexander, Viceroy of India (1936-43), died at the age of 64.
1/3/1945No. 8 Squadron becomes the first to convert onto the Spitfire VIII during the previous month and commencing operations on 3 January 1945 in the Kangaw area.
4/6/1998India resumes export of marine products to the European Union; 25 units have been approved by the Export Inspection Council for exporting to EU countries.
2/1/1881Cambridge Missionaries founded St. Stephen's College in Delhi.
2/9/1946Demonstrations were held against the trial of the INA men. The ratings and a few units of the Royal Indian Navy rise in open Mutiny in Mumbai harbours.