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Historical Event on 11/5/1995

Narsimha Rao, PM, reaches Argentina for G-15 summit at Buenos Aires.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/19/2000A `civil coup' in Fiji ousts the first ethnic Indian Prime Minister Mahendra Pal Choudhary. President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara proclaims a state of emergency.
2/13/1713Farrukh Siyar becomes Emperor of India after capturing Red Fort.
7/14/1997India finishes third in Asian women's weightlifting.
12/8/1911Gaandhiji invites Gokhale to South Africa.
6/27/1939Rahul Dev (R. D.) Burman ""Pancham Da"", famous music director, was born.
6/18/1943British Field Marshal Archibald Wavell becomes Viceroy of India.
3/24/1944Manmohan Singh, famous economist and Finance Minister of India, was born.
4/19/1910Anant Laxman Kanhere, revolutionary, was hanged.
12/16/1960Ganesh Chintaman Karve, creator of Marathi dictionary and author, passed away.
12/16/1960The famous Vijaynagar Hindu Empire established (1336-1565-1646), Deccan region of South India is founded. European visitors are overwhelmed by the wealth and advancement of its 17-square-mile capital.