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Historical Event on 5/8/1963

Centenary of Indian Red Cross was celebrated. Today is birthday of its founder.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/1/1969India's first Atomic Energy Reactor started at Tarapore.
12/20/1920Justice Ali Sayyed Murtuza Fazal  was born.
4/12/1978After several state victories, Congress party-I (for Indira) is recognized as official opposition.
8/7/1985Geet Sethi, national champion, was the third Indian to become World Amateur Billiards Champion by beating Robert Marshal of Australia.
6/2/1900Sri Ram Sharma Acharya, freedom fighter, social reformer and leader, passed away.
3/22/1977Indira Gandhi-led Indian National Congress party lost the 6th general election of India. She resigned as Pime Minister of India.
10/25/1980Sahir Ludhiyanvi, famous Urdu poet, died.
3/12/1612Usman Khan Lohani, son of Isa Khan, was defeated in the battle of Nekujyal. He died as the last independent ruler of Bengal.
7/31/1995Rishang Keshing,Manipur CM, wins the vote of confidence.
11/1/1932Anadi Sankar Gupta, great educationist, was born at Goila, Bangladesh.