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Historical Event on 10/5/1991

Ramnath Goenka, journalist and founder chairman of the Indian Express Newspapers Group, died at the age of 87 years.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/29/1989Prasar Bharati Bill and Lok Pal Bill introduced in Lok Sabha.
3/15/1983Farukh Abdul Latif, great politician and journalist, was born.
8/16/1974A.Shankar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 31st March 1977.
4/7/1962Umrigar slams 172* vs WI at Port-of-Spain in 248 minutes.
10/10/1990Following political uncertainties in the wake of Veerendra Patil's decision to stay on in defiance of Congress Party's decision, President's rule was imposed in Karnataka.
7/12/1970Major flood in Alaknanda river resulted in sweeping of buses and claimed 600 lives.
11/17/1991Sharad Pawar wins in Baramati.
3/28/1991IAF men die in an air crash in Bangalore.
12/17/1972New line of control agreed to in Kashmir between India & Pakistan.
11/8/1988Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' awarded 1988 Whitbread Prize.