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Historical Event on 5/3/1969
Shri Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) became the acting President of India.

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Historical Event on 5/3/1969 Shri Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) became the acting President of India.

Historical Event on 5/3/1969
Shri Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) became the acting President of India.