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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
5/25/1997Seven Pakistani infiltrators are killed in an encounter with BSF in Ranbir Singh Pora.
5/1/1886May Day was first observed in Chicago, USA. Work, Social activities, Rest, for 8 Hours.
2/16/1942The third IAF unit to operate the Lysander was No.4 Squadron, formed with four aircraft on 16 February 1942. This squadron was to continue to operate the Westland aircraft until it too was re-equipped with the Hurricane in June 1943.
10/19/1997BSP withdraws support to Kalyan Singh government in UP because of its 'anti-Dalit' policies.
10/19/1997Saint Eknath, bhagwatbhakt, passed away.
1/26/1960More medals for armed forces were instituted including the Vishisht Seva Medal (in the classes), Sainya Seva Medal, Videsh Seva Medal and Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medals.
7/18/1980Naoomal Jeoomal, cricketer (3 Tests for India 1932-34, 108 runs), died.
1/24/1870Muddan, famous Kannad poet and novelist, was born.
12/14/1992Balasaheb Deora, RSS chief, kept under house arrest. National head quarters of the party in New Delhi sealed.
11/23/1990Madhavrao Ganesh (Balasaheb Dixit), founder of daily news paper ""Turun Bharat"", passed away.