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Historical Event on 5/13/1962
Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67).
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 12/28/1928 | First talkie feature film 'Melody of Love' was released in India. The film was made by Universal Picture Corporation, America. It's premier was held at Elphinstone Picture Palace, Calcutta. |
| 6/24/1980 | Varahagiri Venkata Giri, former president of India, died at Madras. |
| 9/29/1914 | German cruiser Emden shells Madras. |
| 2/23/1993 | Jnanpith Award was given to Sitakant Mahapatra (Oriya). |
| 7/31/1861 | 9,300 mm rainfall in July in Cherrapunji, Assam becomes a world record. |
| 3/28/1994 | Leaders attack trade protectionism. |
| 3/13/1992 | K. S. Niranjan, famous Kannad author, passed away. |
| 8/18/1997 | Shanvac-B, India's first genetically engineered vaccine for Hepatitis B was launched. |
| 8/2/1953 | Baldev Ramji Mirdha ""Kisan Kesari"", great social worker, leader and politician, died in harness while going to address a Kisan Conference. He also played a vital role in formation of Rajasthan. |
| 9/6/1995 | Meenatai Thackrey, social worker and Matoshree of Shivsainik's, passed away. |
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