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Historical Event on 5/10/1999

Tamil Nadu Government withdraws the controversial Prevention of Terrorist Activities (POTA) Bill.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/20/1992Carnatic musician Maharajapuram Santhanam died in a car accident in Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.
9/27/1989The second test launching of India's surface-to-surface missile, 'Prithvi', from Sri Harikota was successful.
7/22/1991New industrial policy for liberalisation of economies announced in Parliament.
1/26/1995Dr. Nelson Mandela attends India's 46th Republic Day celebration as national guest.
12/25/1995First major multi-organ transplant in the country performed in Apollo Hospital in Madras.
6/30/1914Mahatma Gandhi's first arrest during campaigning for Indian rights in S Africa.
7/16/1936Venkataraman Subramanya, cricketer (Indian bowler in nine Tests mid-60's, Leg Break Googly, Right Arm), was born in Bangalore.
1/18/1995Kumble takes 16-99 in a match for Karnataka vs Kerala.
1/15/1965Food Corporation of India inaugurated in Madras.
6/17/1993K. D. Dharmadhikari (Nana), veteran freedom fighter, died.