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Historical Event on 5/19/1956

The Indian govt. bans six U.S. and two British films for presenting a 'disparaging' impression of life in Africa, including 'African Queen' and 'Mogambo' at New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/2/1980S. S. Grewal was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 30-04-1981.
2/1/1967Victor Paramjyoti, famous Indian music director, composer and critic, passed away.
10/9/1964K. M. George established the Kerala Congress Party.
2/15/1998Tennis duo Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati were ranked No. 2 when they won Dubai Open.
3/31/1663Mir Jumla, Mughal Commander, passed away in Bihar.
10/24/1994The Supreme Court refused to answer Presidential reference on Ayodhya and acquisition of disputed land was upheld.
9/1/1995Chandrababu Naidu assumes office as the new CM of Andhra Pradesh.
4/5/1663Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj attacked Shahistekhan at Pune.
12/14/1953Vijay Amritraj, great Indian tennis player and actor (Octopussy), was born.
4/8/1897Henrich Von Stephan, famous General Postal Union and freedom fighter, passed away.