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Historical Event on 5/9/1919

Ram Kumar Gupta, great industrialist, was born at Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/5/199530 member Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council sworn-in that was conceded by the Government of India in 1993.
6/7/1979Bhaskara-I, first experimental satellite for Earth resources/meteorology remote sensing and the Second Satellite of India, launched. This satellite carried TV and microwave cameras. It was launched by Russian launch vehicle 'Intercosmos'.
11/20/1993RBI clears two more private banks: The Times Bank Ltd. and the Indus Ind Bank Ltd.
4/13/1940Najma Heptulla, Vice President of Rajya Sabha, was born.
6/12/1975Allahabad court voids Indira Gandhi's election as premier, citing corruption at New Delhi.
2/12/194614 killed in Calcutta riots; Muslim leader Jinnah threatens civil war.
11/17/1999India beats New Zealand by seven wickets to win the one-day cricket series in New Delhi. Saurav Ganguly adjudged the 'man of the match' and 'man of the series'.
11/12/1984Rajiv Gandhi elected Congress (I) President.
1/1/1992This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Space Year"".
5/25/1611Emperor Jahangir married Meherunnisa, widow of Sher Afghan. She recieved the title Noor Jahan.