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Historical Event on 2/5/1919

Sitaram Kesri, veteran Congress leader, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/4/1986Masti Vyanktesh Iyengar, famous Kannad author and Gyanpeeth Puraskar awardee, passed away.
4/8/1857Mangal Pandey, the first revolutionary of Indian mutiny and freedom fighter, was hanged till death at Barrackpore. He struck the first bullet during the time of mutiny against the British Empire.
3/28/1926Pahelam Ratanji ""Polly"" Umrigar, cricketer (Indian batsman & captain), was born in Sholapur, Maharashtra.
2/1/1990Governors named for 14 states.
9/24/1992Five selected regional TV channels go national by direct linking to INSAT.
8/3/1984Bomb attack at Madras airport claims 32 lives.
12/14/1969Bishen Bedi takes 7-98 (career-best) v Australia at Calcutta.
3/25/1983Modern oceanographic research ship of the world 'Sagar Kanya' landed first time in the sea.
7/20/1829Jankibai passed away in jail.
1/22/1996Janata Dal parliamentary party leader Sharad Yadav resigns from Lok Sabha membership (Jain hawala case).