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Historical Event on 5/3/1962

Hundreds of Muslims are killed in clashes with Hindus in West Bengal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/11/1996T. N. Seshan retires. M. S. Gill becomes the new election Chief Election Commissioner.
6/13/1731Swedish East India Company was formed. For 15 years King Fredrick of Sweden gave the Company a charter.
6/13/1731Chandbibi made treaty with Murad and gave 'Varhad' area to Mughals.
1/16/1948Pakistan charges India with systematic campaign to wipe out Muslims.
11/29/1999Delhi HC dismisses the CBI plea against Jain brothers in Hawala case.
8/29/1998Prasar Bharti ordinance promulgated.
3/23/1931Bhagat Singh, Shivram Rajguru and Sukhdev, great freedom fighters and revolutionaries, were hanged for assasination of Saunders, Assistant Superintendent of Police in the Central Jail at Lahore. Bhagat Singh and his associates showed no signs of any fear as they kissed the noose, chanting ""Inquilab Zindabad"" (long live the revolution).
2/21/1894Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, famous scientist, was born at Bhera, Punjab.
8/19/1757The first rupee coin was minted in Calcutta by the East India Company.
5/6/1967Dr. Zakir Hussain elected President.