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Historical Event on 1/5/1953

Andhra University celebrated its silver jubilee.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/9/1875The Bombay Stock Exchange, the first in India, was constructed under the shade of a large banyan tree.
9/24/1997I. K. Gujral, Prime Minister, addresses UN General Assembly, stakes India's claim to UN Security Council seat.
4/25/1915The German High Command has admitted that chlorine gas bombs and shells were used in the attack on the French front at Ypres three days ago. The effect of the gas attack was to open a four-mile gap in the Allied line. The Canadian troops on one flank held against German attacks, and British and Indian forces filled the breach. Fortunately for the Allies, the Germans had no reserve forces available to push into the breach. No tactical advantage was won by this first use of the new weapon. The Germans promised, however, that ""more effective substances can be expected."" Meanwhile, they were condemned for the use of this novel weapon.
4/3/1996Union Ministers P. Chidambaram and M. Arunachalam resign over the issue of revival of alliance between Cong (I) and AIADMK.
2/14/1914Vinaya Kumar Parashar, journalist and social worker, was born at Hemgir, M.P.
11/15/1999The no-confidence motion moved against Om Prakash Chautala by the opposition failed in Haryana.
2/8/1995Mulayam Singh wins the crucial vote of strength.
9/3/1953Laxmanrao Parvatkar (Khaprumama), famous Tabla player, passed away.
2/18/1905Shyamji Krishna Varma established India House in London to help Indians visiting England. He also established the Indian Home Rule society, which helped him to raise his voice against British Domination in India.
1/27/1994Union Cabinet approves inclusion of the land reforms laws in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution.