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Historical Event on 5/19/1975

Farm truck packed with wedding party run over by a train, killing 66 in truck, at 40 miles south of Pune.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/29/1948Assembly bans discrimination against untouchables.
8/30/1992The first Indian-built ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter) successfully flown in Bangalore.
2/27/1997CBI arrests godman Chandraswami for alleged offences in violation of Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act, 1976.
11/5/1945Case was filed against the Azad Hind Army Soldiers at Red Fort in Delhi.
8/2/1935The British pass Govt. of India Act, separating Burma, Aden from India.
7/18/1953Riots against increase in streetcar fares continue with demonstrators taking control of parts of Calcutta.
1/14/1843Fakir Mohan Senapati, great writer and nationalist, was born.
1/8/1927The first scheduled London-Delhi flight arrives after 63 hrs. Air Minister Sir Samuel Hoare is on board.
6/3/1985The week comprising of five working days was implemented in Central Government Offices for its staff.
2/11/1996Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba arrives in India for a week-long visit.