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