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Historical Event on 5/5/1916

Giani Zail Singh, President of India, was born in Sandhwan village, Punjab.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/20/1947First battle between India and Pakistan.
10/12/1967Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia also known as "Dauntless Dr. Lohia", freedom fighter, social reformer and socialist leader, died at the Willingdon Nursing Home, New Delhi. He had founded the 'Praja Socialist Party' in 195
6/30/1966Judge K. Subba Rao became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 11/04/1967.
1/9/1972In 1971, 433 feature films produced in the world with a record and a top position in film production.
1/18/1995Kumble takes 16-99 in a match for Karnataka vs Kerala.
4/24/1996Indian Express launches Vizag (17th) edition.
7/16/1909Aruna Asaf Ali, social worker and freedom fighter, was born at Kalka in Haryana.
7/14/1942Britishers Quit India resolution was passed by Congress Working Committee. They demanded departure of British and agreed on passive resistance until India's independence. It was declared on 8th August, 1942 at August Kranti Maidan (Gowalia Tank).
10/10/1990Marxist extremists set fire to a crowded train in Andhra Pradesh killing more than 60.
7/25/1961Delhi upgraded as an A-class city on the basis of provisional Census figures of 1961.