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Historical Event on 5/3/1765

Clive became Governor of Bengal for second time from England after he returned to Calcutta.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/27/1977The Congress party splits into two factions, one supporting and one opposing Indira Gandhi.
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11/29/1991Industrial and bank strike called by the left-oriented trade unions to oppose the new industrial and economic policies.
5/6/1993Violence in Orissa state secretariat, CM manhandled.
2/5/1919Sitaram Kesri, veteran Congress leader, was born.
3/22/2000INSAT-3B launched.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
7/16/1856Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar, on the request of Governor Lord Canning, instituted a law announcing the right of Hindu widows for re-marriage.
7/19/1969Indian Government nationalised 14 major commercial banks of India by Presidental ordinance.
12/1/1970T. Swaminathan was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 02-11-1972