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Historical Event on 2/5/1919

Sitaram Kesri, veteran Congress leader, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/28/1883Under the leadership of Surendra Nath Banerji, the political group of Bengal organised National Conference as ""Bharat Sabha"".
3/2/1952Sindri Fertilizer Factory, Bihar, formally inaugurated by Nehru. It was the first Government owned company.
6/2/1984Army takes control in Punjab as 22 people are killed in Sikh struggle for autonomy. The state is declared a restricted area under the Foreigners' Act.
10/26/1934Akhil Bharatiya Gramin Udyog Sangh (All India Small Scale Industries Association) was founded and inaugrated by Mahatma Gandhi.
1/26/1929Indian National Congress proclaims goal for India's independence.
1/5/1990Mohammad Azharuddin was made captain of Indian cricket team.
2/7/1993Medium-range surface to surface missile, 'Prithvi' successfully launched for the 10th time.
3/30/1992Satyajit Ray received the honorary Oscar award..
12/6/1907Revolutionaries looted Chingaripota station.
11/30/1909Gandhiji reaches South Africa.