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Historical Event on 8/21/1987

Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma elected the Vice President of India (1987 - 1992).

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/16/1976Jalgaon Radio Station started broadcasting.
10/22/1997Indian veterans take winning 3-0 lead against Pakistan in the five-match cricket series.
7/3/1760Maratha army, under Sadashiv Rao Bhau and Vishvas Rao, captured Dehli.
12/27/1926Imperial Airways announces the first scheduled air service to India from New Year in UK.
4/6/1978Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh by an innings and 193 runs to win Ranji Trophy.
11/16/198966 out of 71 trapped miners at Raniganj rescued.
8/27/1992The President issues two ordinances making it mandatory for new medical and dental colleges to obtain prior approval of the Medical and Dental Councils of India before their establishment.
12/8/1999The Opposition attacks Prime Minister Vajpayee for ""withholding'' information on ministers' resignation.
9/24/1674Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was second time crowned by 'Tantrik Paddhati'.
5/31/1981First developmental launch of SLV-3, Rohini (RS-D1) placed in orbit. It was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload.