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Historical Event on 5/20/1965

Under the leadership of Commander M. S. Kohli, Indian Trackers concurred Mount Everest. Captain A. S. Chima and Sherpa Nawang Gombu were the first to reach the summit.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/31/1928Pankaj Khirod Roy, cricketer (Indian opener, 413 partnership w/Vinoo Mankad), was born in Calcutta. He was the recipient of Padmashree (1975).
10/20/1991Pandit Kalyandas Mahaprasad, famous Kathak dancer, died.
5/16/1999Senior Congress leaders oppose Sonia Gandhi as Prime Minister.
1/16/1920Nani Palkhiwala, famous law expert, was born.
10/20/1969Punjabrao Agriculture University established.
8/2/1987Geet Sethi retains the World Amateur Billiards title.
6/13/1879Ganesh Damodar (Babarao) Savarkar, revolutionary, was born.
1/10/1955The Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were equipped with the HAL-designed HT-2 trainer - officially introduced into service.
10/25/1964First indigenous tank was manufactured in Awdi factory and was named 'Vijayant'.
8/17/1780Indian Governor General Warren Hastings duel with Francis to settle personal and official quarrels. Francis was wounded but survived.