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Historical Event on 5/8/1901
British commission claims famine has taken 1.25 million lives since 1899; blames over population.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/14/1931 | Viceroy of India issues new powers to seize properties of those who, following independence leader Gandhi, refuse to pay taxes. |
| 2/6/1932 | Dorabji Jamshetji Tata, great industrialist, passed away. |
| 6/14/1985 | M.C. Sharma was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 10-12-1985. |
| 10/15/1931 | Avil Pakir Jalaluddin Abdul Kalam better known as "APJ", famous Indian scientist, was born in the temple town of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. He is the pioneer of India's missile programme and was awarded the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, in 1997, for his immense and valuable contribution to scientific research and modernisation of defence technol |
| 11/7/1991 | Salauddin and his wife Neena create a world record by travelling in a Nissan car. |
| 7/1/1913 | Vasantrao Phulsing Naik, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra State, was born at Ganuli (Yeotmal). |
| 7/15/1783 | Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, great Indian Merchant, Industrialist and philanthrophist, was born in Bombay. He aided famine relief, financed public works like wells, roads, causeways and bridges; founded dispensaries and hospitals; established educational institutions and scholarship funds; etc. He was receipent of a Knighthood and many medals. |
| 9/9/1993 | Narsimha Rao, Prime Minister, arrived in Seoul for a three-day visit. |
| 9/22/1986 | India vs Australia Test Cricket at Madras finishes in a tie. |
| 12/12/1989 | Air Chief Marshal (retd.) Arjan Singh named Delhi Lt. Governor. |
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