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Historical Event on 5/1/1983

V. N. Swamy, pace bowler without distinction in one Test for India, passed away.

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5/13/1971General Insurance nationalized.
11/21/1921Prince of Wales visited India and Congress observed all India strike.
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6/18/1943British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.
9/9/1949Hindi was accepted as the national language of India.
2/13/1713Farrukh Siyar becomes Emperor of India after capturing Red Fort.
3/29/1954Indian Institute of Public Administration inaugurated.