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Historical Event on 7/5/1970

Indian ship capsized in Krishna River in eastern India claiming 150 lives.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/5/1864Cyclone destroyed most of Calcutta city in which approximately 50,000 people died.
12/19/1961Goa was liberated after Portuguese surrendered to the Indian troops.
10/2/1993Prime Minister's employment project started in urban areas.
10/5/1999India decides not to attend the special meet on CTBT.
2/25/1982J. K. Irani, cricket wicketkeeper (2 Tests for India 1947-48), passed away.
8/26/1967Dilawar Hussain, cricketer (Indian wicket-keeper in the 1930's), passed away.
9/28/1964The simmering dispute of India and Pakistan between the Hindus and Muslims erupted again in Kashmir. Fighting was also reported on this day in the Indian province of Rajasthan. China, which supported Pakistan in the dispute, sent massed troops on its border.
5/7/1907The First Electric Tramway service commenced in Bombay (Mumbai). This service was inaugurated by Municipality Chairman Vallabhdas Thakersey and Municipal Commissioner Sheppard at 5.30 p.m. This tram was well decorated and destined from Municipal Office upto Crawford Market.
1/12/1906Pandit Mahadeo Shastri Joshi, dictionary creator, was born.
12/14/2000The Government declares the 10-day old postal strike illegal as per the provisions of the Industrial Dispute Act.