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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
9/15/1997Prasar Bharati Act comes into force seeking to free Doordarshan and Akashvani from government control.
4/18/1998Dr. A. R. Kidwai is appointed Governor of West Bengal.
5/9/1959Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, founder of Rayat Educational Institute, passed away.
1/17/1985Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test vs England.
10/1/1990Supreme Court stays implementation of Mandal Commission recommendations.
6/1/1944M. V. Dhurandhar, famous master painter of Maharashtra, passed away.
3/23/2000Udham Singh (72), hockey legend, died at his home town in Sansarpur (near Jalandhar).
10/1/1903Sachindev Burman (S. D. Burman), famous film music director, was born.
11/10/1991South Africa's first cricket One-day international since 1970 vs India.
1/25/1992Swaran Singh and Vajpayee awarded 'Padma Vibhushan'.