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Historical Event on 5/13/2000

The Union Government gives its approval for the creation of the three new states of Jharkhand, Uttaranchal and Chhattisgarh to be carved out of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/4/1757Lord Clive remained unsuccessful after sending two ambassadors to make treaty with Siraj -Ud -Daula, while he was marching towards Calcutta.
7/27/1982Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi first visited the US in almost 11 years.
7/25/1987Giani Zail Singh (1916-1994) retired from the post of seventh President.
7/26/1975Anti-government demonstrations held in Gujarat, defying the emergency law prohibiting such demonstrations.
12/4/1977Ajit Agarkar, promising Indian ODI all-rounder, was born.
6/1/1819William Carey, Ward and Marshman established the Serampore College in Bengal.
9/5/1918Ratanji Jamshetji Tata, famous Indian industrialist and social reformer, died.
5/13/1962Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) retired from the post of first President.
1/18/1913Gandhiji refers in ''Indian Opinion'' the possibility of return home to India by mid-year.
9/26/1932Gandhiji breaks fast on Indian government's acceptance of his demand regarding Harijans.