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Historical Event on 3/5/1918
Shriranga Vasudev Sohoni also known as ""Ranga Sohoni"", Indian cricketer (pace bowler of late 40's avg 101), was born in Nimbora, Maharashtra.
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| 4/7/1942 | Anandshankar Bapubhai Dhruv, famous Gujarati expert, Sanskrit Pandit and editor of a monthly magzine, died. |
| 2/10/1926 | Rajmata Krishna Kumari, social worker, was born at Dharangadhra. |
| 7/24/1911 | Pannalal Ghosh, famous flute player, was born. |
| 4/4/1926 | Martial law is declared in Calcutta as rioting continues. |
| 4/19/1994 | Rajindersing Sparo, first awardee of `Mahavir Chakra' and former Chief Minister of Punjab Major General, passed away. |
| 3/12/1913 | Yashvantrao Balvantrao Chavan, first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was born. |
| 2/17/1976 | Urban Ceilings Act comes into force. |
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