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Historical Event on 5/1/1923

Under the leadership of Singaravelu Chettiar, the first May day was celebrated in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/21/1985Ramnath Kenny, cricketer (5 Tests for India 1958-60), passed away.
12/28/1928First talkie feature film 'Melody of Love' was released in India. The film was made by Universal Picture Corporation, America. It's premier was held at Elphinstone Picture Palace, Calcutta.
5/12/1995Supreme court stays Tamil Nadu Governor's orders allowing Dr. Subramaniam Swamy to prosecute Chief Minister Dr. Jayalalitha under Prevention of Corruption Act.
4/20/1971India won Cricket Test Rubber' for the first time after defeating West Indies Cricket Team.
2/19/1993German Chancellor Helmut Kohl receives the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding from the President.
11/7/1958Nehru said the role of Gen. Mohammed Ayub Khan in Pakistan had increased the 'risk and danger of war' between India and Pakistan.
1/20/1988Shiv Charan Mathur sworn in as CM of Rajasthan.
8/3/1905Uma Datt Sraswat, famous writer, was born at Biswan in U.P.
12/24/1972Daily newspaper ""Janshakti"" published it's first edition at Jalgaon.
3/10/1995Ashok Padbidri, famous journalist and editor, died.