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Historical Event on 5/6/1971

India refutes allegations that it has meddled in Pakistan's civil war.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/10/1996Congress Chief Ministers of Assam, Haryana & Pondicherry resign.
3/7/1994India and Iran sign three MoU in Tehran.
1/25/1989Congress-I ministry headed by S. C. Jamir assumes office in Nagaland.
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.
8/9/1942Saint Namdev passed away.
9/4/1997Dharmavir Bharti, great journalist and editor of Dharamyug, died at 6 am.
7/10/1909Gandhiji arrives in London with the assistance of Lord Ampthill and works ceaselessly to educate influential British leaders and the public, and also to move Imperial authorities.
1/1/19958th World Tamil Conference begins in Madurai.
7/12/200067 persons died in a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Ghatkopar, a Mumbai suburb.
7/1/1989New Governors were appointed in five states. Gen. K. V. Krishna Rao became Governor for J&K.