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Historical Event on 4/5/1984

Rakesh Sharma,Squadron leader, becomes India's first spaceman when he is launched aboard Soyuz T-11 of Soviet Union.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/20/1999The Delhi HC dismisses a plea from Rajendra Yadav challenging his retirement from the Prachar Bharati Board.
5/10/1993Santosh Yadav becomes the first Indian woman to reach the Everest for the second time.
11/13/1922Mahadev Sadashivrao Ande, freedom fighter and political leader, was born.
8/14/1998Classical vocalist Shamshad Begum, who enthralled radio listeners in the 30s and 40s, died in Mumbai.
3/28/1991Chautala asked by Governor to prove his majority on the floor of the house.
12/28/1981New Government led by the Congress (I) leader K. Karunakaran installed in Kerala.
6/4/1987A Swedish Government enquiry finds that Bofors paid commission to middlemen for concluding Arms Purchase Agreement with India.
9/28/1996Sukh Ram sent to Tihar jail in assets case.
7/21/1975Hindi Post Guards was established by Government.
8/12/1602Abul Fazal, Akbar's minister, was killed on the instructions of Jahangir.