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Historical Event on 5/1/1966

Marathi becomes the official language of Maharashtra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/21/1988500 killed near the Nepal border in an earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale.
2/21/1993Naxals free Andhra Pradesh Congress (I) MLA P.Balaraju and a govt. official after 22 days in captivity.
4/12/1976India set 403 to win against the West Indies.
10/30/1977Demonstrators and police clash in Madras as Indira Gandhi tours the country.
2/25/1963Nehru refuses to recognize China-Pakistan border pact in New Delhi.
7/1/1999Two leaders of Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) are detained under National Security Act (NSA).
1/29/1983Piloo Mody, veteran Parliament member and senior leader of Janata Party, passed away.
9/7/1996First phase of J & K Assembly elections.
2/1/1972International Airports Authority of India established.
5/1/1992C. Arjun, famous music director, passed away.