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Historical Event on 5/11/1965

The first of two cyclones in less than a month kills 35,000 people in the country.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/16/193635 killed in Hindu-Muslim riots at Bombay.
1/17/1992Shankar Ramchandra (Mamrao Date), veteran journalist, passed away.
12/4/1997Lok Sabha was dissolved with immediate effect and new House was to be constituted by March 15 next.
12/4/1997Firuz Shah Tughluq, the third emperor of Delhi, died at the age of 83.
4/23/1968Bade Gulam Ali Khan, famous ghazal singer, passed away.
8/20/1909Urmila Devi Shastri, freedom fighter, was born at Srinagar.
2/4/1992National Renewal Fund for industries set up.
1/25/1995India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
5/21/1935Quetta earthquake takes a heavy toll of life.
4/12/1997Maharashtra assembly adopts bill banning interviews for admitting students to pre-primary schools.