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Historical Event on 5/1/1960

Old Bombay province was divided between Maharashtra and Gujrat States.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/8/1910Saint Shri Gajanan Maharaj died.
5/25/1993Kazakhstan offers Baikonur facilities to India.
12/13/1955India and the USSR affirm the Panchsheel.
8/30/1773Narayan Rao Peshwa was murdered by his uncle Raghunath Rao, also called Raghoba, who then proclaimed himself the Peshwa.
4/16/1853The first Railway Train on Indian sub-continent ran over a streach of 21 miles i.e. 35 kms from Bombay to Thane. In the inauguration ceremony, 14 railway carriages carrying about 400 guests left Bori Bunder (presently C.S.T.) at 3.30 pm, amidst the loud applause of a vast multitude and to the salute of 21 guns.
11/12/1880Senapati Bapat (Pandurang Mahadev), armed freedom fighter, was born in Parnar (Maharashtra).
9/28/1929Lata Mangeshkar, great playback singer, was born.
8/18/1997Shanvac-B, India's first genetically engineered vaccine for Hepatitis B was launched.
6/20/1995Mayavati Government wins vote of confidence.
12/6/1946Homeguard Organination was established.