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Historical Event on 5/8/1995

Prem Bhatia, journalist, passed away at 83.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/1/1930Vinodkumar C. Gupta, leader in Maharashtra, was born.
10/10/1946Noakhali Massacre.
1/3/1947Gandhiji toured the riot-affected areas in Bihar from January 3 to January 29.
3/4/1990Congress (I) gains absolute majority in Arunachal Pradesh; Gegong Apang CM.
6/29/1999An Indian High Commissioner member N. R. Doraiswamy is beaten up by Pakistani intelligence operatives.
8/26/1997Employee Provident Fund scheme of 1952 amended to ensure that all PF claims are settled within 30 days from the date of receipt of claims by the PF Commissioner.
6/3/1895Kavalam Madhava Panikkar, historian and Indian diplomat (Asia & Western Dominance), was born.
11/7/1975Indian Supreme Court validates election of Indira Gandhi at New Delhi.
2/17/1998Re-poll is ordered in 599 polling stations spread over nine states, following reports of largescale booth capturing. The Election Commission is to probe malpractices in Madhepura, Baghpat and Patna.
9/9/1920Anglo Oriental College of Aligargh became Aligarh Muslim University. It was the first university to use the regional language.