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Historical Event on 5/9/1998

Playback singer Talat Mehmood, 75, passed away in Mumbai.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/14/1920Akali Dal established.
2/11/1977Dr. Fakruddin Ali Ahmad (1905-1977), the 5th President of India, passed away in office.
4/17/1990Dinkar Gangadhar Kelkar, famous Director of Raja Kelkar Museum, passed away.
9/16/2000In an important pronouncement, the Rajasthan High Court declares Jains as a religious minority community and allows teaching institutions set up by them to enjoy minority status under Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution.
4/20/1993Jharkhand Movement suspends its 36-days old economic blockade.
11/30/2000Dr. Anil Kakodkar takes charge as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy.
6/21/1941Chakravorty Rajgopalachari became the First Indian Governor General of India.
1/22/1666Shahjahan (Sjihab Al-Din Sultan C Shah D Jahan), great Mughal emperor, died at the Agra fort as a prisoner, to rest besides Mumtaz in Taj Mahal. Jahanara arranged that Sahjahan be laid.
7/27/1982Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi first visited the US in almost 11 years.
1/12/1990Upper age limit for Civil Services Examination raised from 26 to 28 years.