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Historical Event on 5/3/1969

Shri Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) became the acting President of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/20/1968First Edition of 'Amrit Bazar Patrika' weekly was published in Bengali language.
5/4/1935Dalip Kaur Tiwana, great educationist and writer, was born in Ribbon village, Punjab.
9/26/1996High Court rejected Rao's petition for anticipatory bail in Pathak cheating case.
1/25/1992Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata (1904-1993).
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
8/26/1909Dr.Moti Chandra, great historian, was born.
10/31/1966Mihir Sen swam Panama Canal in 34 hours 15 minutes.
4/30/1896Maa Anandamayee (1896-1982), God-intoxicated yogini and mystic Bengali saint, was born at Kheora. Her spirit lives on in devotees.
1/16/1681Sambhaji was crowned as the successor of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a function held at Raigad Fort.
5/3/1718Baba Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, great freedom fighter, social reformer and leader, was born at Ahlu village, Lahore.