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Historical Event on 5/1/1923

Under the leadership of Singaravelu Chettiar, the first May day was celebrated in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/9/1965Fighting breaks out in the Rann of Kutch between Indian and Pakistani troops. Pakistan attacked Indian borders, Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet, this was manned by the State Armed Police Batallions. In Kutch launched its 8th Infantry Division supported by two regiments of M47/48 Pattons. Operation 'Desert Hawk' was launched to draw away reserves from other vulnerable areas, and possibly to test India's resolve. The Indian Army did not rise to the bait.
5/2/1998The Indian Army at Bandipura market captured 10.5 Kg Charas.
10/11/1994Molly Chacko at Hiroshima sets record for 3000m (Women) in 9.06.42.
12/14/1984First MIG 27M aircraft assembled by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. takes off.
8/13/1988Gajanan Jagirdar, great actor and director in Indian film industry, died.
3/20/1994Pakistan closes down its consulate in Bombay.
9/13/1928Shridhar Pathak, prominent Hindi writer, passed away.
8/28/1904First car rally between Calcutta to Barakpur held.
3/8/1930Mahatma Gandhi started civil disobedience movement continues in India.
9/24/1999The Chief Controller of Defence Accounts (pensions) was renamed as the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts(Pensions), Allahabad.