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Historical Event on 12/20/1929

The Indian State Air Service, an extension of Imperial Airways' routes, opens its inaugural service from Karachi to Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/29/1991A 32-member Left Front cabinet led by Jyoti Basu sworn in in West Bengal.
10/16/2000Rest of India wins the Irani Trophy cricket tournament. Murali Karthik scalps nine for 70, the best figures by a bowler in 38 Irani cup matches.
8/28/1906Chintamani Govind (Mama Pendse), great actor, was born.
6/2/1756Fort William, the English stronghold in Bengal, was surrendered to Siraj-ud-Daulah.
5/22/1996United Front prime ministerial candidate H.D. Deve Gowda unanimously elected leader of the Front's parliamentary party.
2/15/1951Stephen H. Smith, father and pioneer of Indian Aero Philately or air borne mail, passed away.
12/13/1986Smita Patil, famous film actress, passed away.
2/1/1964Unit Trust of India' established.
7/18/1997Fifth Pay Commission report approved by Central Govt.
10/19/1905Prince and Princess of Wales leave on an official visit to India at London.