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Historical Event on 5/7/1990
Foundation stones are laid in Ayodhya for a new temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama as Hindu nationalism rises. Government disallows the Shilanyas.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
3/8/1673 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered the fort of Panhala. |
11/11/1979 | President N. Sanjiva Reddy declares the opening of the first International Trade Fair of India. |
8/4/1929 | Kishor Kumar Ganguly, well known singer, was born at Khandava. He is also rememberd as a comic actor, director and musician. |
10/24/1975 | Bounded labour system was abolished by Ordinance |
7/4/1999 | The Indian Army recaptured Tiger Hill after a 11 hour assault, and hoisted the tricolour atop the 16,500 ft. peak. |
10/2/1975 | Kumaraswami Kamaraj, great freedom fighter, social reformer, political leader and member of the Lok Sabha, died in Madras. |
9/18/1996 | Suresh Mehta ministry wins the confidence vote in Gujarat . |
12/28/1972 | C. Rajagopalachari, the only Indian Governor General, died. |
10/26/1962 | After Chinese attack, Emergency and Defence of India Ordinance was declared for the first time in India by the President. |
12/29/1844 | W.C. Bonerjee, first President of the Indian National Congress, was born in Kidderpore, Calcutta. |
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