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Historical Event on 5/29/1992

Agni-India's IRB missile successfully test-fired from Orissa coast for the first time since May 22, 1989.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/25/1962Dasganu (Ganesh Dattatreya Sahastrabuddhe), modern Marathi saint and poet, passed away.
6/11/1983Ghanshyam Das Birla, great freedom fighter, social reformer, pioneer of Indian business, industry, and nationalist, died at London at the age of 89.
1/31/1961Dr. Sri Krishna Sinha, first Chief Minister of Bihar, passed away.
1/31/1961Sikh Guru Har Govindji, the sixth sikh guru, was born. He fashioned a military role for the Sikhs.
10/22/1999The Prime Minister warns of more 'hard decisions'.
1/19/1996Upendranath 'Ashk', noted Hindi literary figure known for his disputed writings, passed away.
3/17/1992Suburban rail fare increase cut; 20\% hike in first class, second class A/C sleeper and chair car reduced to 15\%.
5/9/1995Militants set Charar township on fire in the vicinity of the Charar-e-Sherif shrine. More than 1,000 houses burnt.
11/8/1990Congress (I) extends support to Chandrasekhar to form Government, even as BJP and Left parties decline the request of President R. Venkataraman to form Government. Rajasthan BJP CM Bhairon Singh Shekhwat wins confidence motion with the help of Janata Dal rebels (116-80).
10/6/1927First Indian Cinematograph Enquiry Committee, under the chairmanship of Diwan Bahadur T. Rangachariar, was appointed by the Government.