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Historical Event on 5/7/1990
Foundation stones are laid in Ayodhya for a new temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama as Hindu nationalism rises. Government disallows the Shilanyas.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 1/16/1858 | Baithi, Laikha, Ratna, Maani, and the women who participated in Mairath Kranti at Gudgaon, all were hanged. |
| 4/30/1958 | Shiekh Abdulla taken into custody. |
| 3/8/1833 | Vishwanath Narayan Mandalik, famous journalist, writer and social reformer, was born. |
| 5/15/1949 | Matsya Union formally merged with Greater Rajasthan. |
| 10/29/1964 | Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time. |
| 5/8/1959 | Dalai Lama will not be allowed to campaign for Tibetan independence in India. India wants to maintain friendly relations with Communist China. |
| 12/28/1905 | Sir Dr. Gajapatairaj Vijaya Ananda, the Maharajkumar of Vizianagram, ""Vizzy"", cricketer and Indian Right Handed Batsman, was born at Vizianagar. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1958. |
| 8/10/1998 | Sri Bhuteshanandji Maharaj, 97, president of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, died in Calcutta. |
| 6/1/1786 | Madras General Post Office started functioning. |
| 6/1/1786 | Mughal conqueror Babur Shah (1483-1530) defeats Ibrahim Lodi II, the Lodi Sultan of Delhi, and captures Delhi and the Koh-i-noor diamond, in the First Battle of Panipat. He founded the Mughal dynasty in India (1526-1761), consolidated by his grandson Akbar. |
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