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Historical Event on 2/5/1991

The last of 1.2 lakh Indians in Kuwait manage to return to India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/15/1950Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, first deputy Prime Minister of independent India also known as the 'Iron Man' and Bharat Ratna awardee, died.
11/18/19371,100 prisoners freed after appeal by Gandhi, his first political act in year.
12/15/1859S. Kasturiranga Ayengar, owner of Hindu newspaper, was born.
8/29/1982Shree Maa Anandmayee of universal fame passed away. Her body was laid to rest at Shree Anandamayee Ashram in Kankhal.
1/15/1956Erach Jahangir Sorabji Taraporewala, famous Indian language expert, passed away.
5/26/2000In a significant development, the Government decides to allow disinvestment up to 60 per cent equity of Air India.
2/12/1996President S.D. Sharma in Kerala.
11/5/1956Nehru breaks silence condemning Soviets for repression in Hungary.
4/12/1967Judge Kailas Nath Wanchoo became the Chief Justice of India. He helded this office till 24/02/1968.
6/28/1928Baburao Sadvelkar, famous painter, was born.