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Historical Event on 5/5/1977

Chandra Shekar chosen President of the Janatha Party.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/17/1934Khandesh Gandhi Mir Sukrulla, great patriot and freedom fighter, died.
10/10/1995G. R Khairnar, the high profile suspended Deputy Municipal Commissioner of Bombay, was reinstated.
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
7/22/1875Nandkishor Bal, great Oria poet, novelist and critic, was born.
3/9/1997Mumbai takes Wills Trophy in Mohali.
8/11/2000Usha Mehta, great Gandhian, passed away.
9/24/1997I. K. Gujral, Prime Minister, addresses UN General Assembly, stakes India's claim to UN Security Council seat.
9/13/1965Pakistanis bomb Bombay.
5/3/1765Clive became Governor of Bengal for second time from England after he returned to Calcutta.
9/6/1995New broad gauge train ""Palace on Wheels"" started between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.