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Historical Event on 5/29/1973

Jo Paul Ancheri, Indian Soccer(Football) player, was born in Trichur, Kerala. He was recognised as Indian Player of the Year in 1994.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/3/1912Bardanand Chattergy, chemical expert, was born.
8/16/1946Hindus and Muslims riot in Calcutta. 90 people lost their lives and other 900 were hurt. The Muslim League observed a ""Direct Action Day"" and announced its withdrawal of support from all plans.
7/29/1997Rabri Devi inducts 60 ministers, including 22 of cabinet rank, thus raising strength of her Council of Ministers to 74.
3/30/1949Dattaram Dharmaji Hindlekar, cricketer (4 Tests for India), passed away.
11/5/1930Arjun Singh, leader of Madhya Pradesh, was born.
12/30/1941Gandhiji, at his own request, is relieved of hi-leadership of Congress by Working Committee.
1/25/1917Captain P.K. Sahgal, freedom fighter who attended Indian Military Academy course at Dehradun, was born at Hoshiarpur.
10/30/1977Demonstrators and police clash in Madras as Indira Gandhi tours the country.
1/20/1997The third Test between India and South Africa ends in a draw in Johannesburg.
5/8/1962Ravindra Bharti University established in West Bengal.