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Historical Event on 12/5/1990

With the induction of 60 ministers, the Bihar Cabinet becomes the largest ever cabinet in India with a total of 71 ministers.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/11/1993Kamal Amrohi, famous film producer, director and writer, died at the age of 76 years. He is famous for his Hindi films such as Mahal (1949), Pakeezah (1972) and Razia Sultan (1983). He also established Kamal Pictures (Mahal Films) in 1953 and Kamalistan Studio in Bombay in 1958.
3/31/1994U.R. Rao, retiring ISRO Chairman, announces agreement with Russia for supplying 7 cryogenic engines.
3/29/1982Delhi (707) beat Karnataka (705) on 1st innings to win Ranji Trophy.
12/4/1997World Bank commits to Haryana a loan of $600 millions (about Rs. 2,350 crores) - largest single bank loan to any State.
9/15/1948The India flag carrying vessel reached Bombay Port.
1/3/1987Dr. Harekrishna Mehtab, former Chief Minister of Orrisa and Governer of Mumbai State, died.
11/20/1990Union Government asks Supreme Court to repeal the $470 million Bhopal Gas settlement order.
10/26/1934Akhil Bharatiya Gramin Udyog Sangh (All India Small Scale Industries Association) was founded and inaugrated by Mahatma Gandhi.
5/10/1977Jahangir Khan, famous musician, passed away.
5/6/1971India refutes allegations that it has meddled in Pakistan's civil war.