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Historical Event on 5/2/1769

Sir John Malcom, former Governor of Mumbai and historian, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/15/1947Brigadier Thakur Mahadeo Singh was the first Indian Commandant. He was the DSO of Indian Militery Academy.
9/12/1994UN Secretary General Ghali visits New Delhi.
7/20/1998Mr. Jaswant Singh, Prime Minister's special envoy, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott discuss nuclear non-proliferation and security-related issues in New Delhi.
11/17/1991Sharad Pawar wins in Baramati.
7/18/1980Madras Doordashan Centre transmitted their first colour transmission for one hour in the afternoon, and this programme was re-transmitted simultaneously by Delhi Doordarshan, India.
9/11/1993Former Andhra CM Rama Rao, 71, weds 44-year-old college lecturer Lakshmi Sivaparvathi.
3/16/1997The first batch of three Russian-made Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft reaches India.
7/12/1960Bhagalpur University was established in Bihar.
2/23/1993Jnanpith Award was given to Sitakant Mahapatra (Oriya).
1/23/1954Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad declares that the State of Kashmir is a part of India.