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Historical Event on 5/29/1987

Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Prime Minister, leader of farmers and freedom fighter, passed away at the age of 85 yrs.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/1/1935The Reserve Bank of India was established as a Central Bank and the job of issuing notes was entrusted to this bank. The Commissioner's office which issued currency was abolished and was substituted by the Governer of the RBI. The issue offices scattered around the country came to be called as the regional offices of the Reserve Bank.
9/6/1995Meenatai Thackrey, social worker and Matoshree of Shivsainik's, passed away.
7/22/1993Swiss Justice ministry reveals that Hindujas, Quatrocchi and Win Chadha are among the seven appellants fighting to prevent the transfer of Bofors pay off names to India.
11/13/1962Yezdani Gulam, great researcher, archeologist and art critic, died
8/16/1958Pather Panchali' won the top five awards, including feature length motion picture, and got a honorary mention at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
3/2/1996Malabar University (Kerala) comes into being.
1/28/1853Jose Marti, great author and politician, was born at Cuba.
10/18/1919W. A. Sangma, leader of Meghalaya, was born.
1/27/1888Jinvijayji Muni, famous Shwetambar Jain Yati, was born.
12/16/1952Sri Ramalu Potiu sacrificed his life for the demand of seperate Andhra Pradesh state for the Telugu- speaking people.