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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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/13/1971Hitesh Modi, cricketer (Kenyan left-handed batsman 1996 World Cup), was born.
10/30/1883Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, died in Ajmer.
12/4/1982Asian Games at Delhi concluded.
9/14/1803Lord Lake was captured Delhi.
7/29/1802Agreement between Gaikwad of Baroda and Britishers about the army.
7/27/199511 Cong-I and National Conference activists were gunned down in J&K after they were abducted from their homes.
10/5/1932Madhavrao Laxmanrao Apte, cricketer (7 Tests for India, 1 century), was born in Bombay.
7/8/1991L.K. Advani recognised as the leader of the Opposition of BJP in the 10th Lok Sabha.
8/21/1986Nine-member Cong-MNF coalition ministry headed by MNF President Laldenga sworn-in in Aizawl.
7/6/1939Manmohan Sood, cricketer (scored 0 & 3 in his only Test for India), was born in Lahore.