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Historical Event on 5/1/1923

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

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4/15/1874Tryambak Sitaram Karkhanis, founder of `Maharashtra Natak Mandali', was born.
11/9/1841Edward VII, King of England (1901-10), was born.
6/27/1966D. S. Joshi was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-12-1968.
6/19/1979Morarji Desai resigns after split in Janata Party.
3/4/1994Lech Walesa, Polish President, visit India.
12/14/1931Viceroy of India issues new powers to seize properties of those who, following independence leader Gandhi, refuse to pay taxes.
1/14/1959Indira Gandhi, Nehru's daughter, emerges as leading choice for president in New Delhi.
6/22/1944British 14th army frees Imphal, Assam.
4/18/1930Surya Sen alias Masterda attacked on Armoury of Chittagong with 62 men of the Indian Republican Army.