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Historical Event on 5/3/1997

Vijay Pradhan, additional senior counsel for Srikrishna Commission probing 1992-93 riots in Mumbai, resigns. He is not allowed to cross-examine Chief Minister Manohar Joshi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/17/1937Delhi-Calcutta Express Train derailed near Patna killing 95.
1/7/1928Vijay Tendulkar, famous playwright and novelist, was born.
2/25/1897Dr. Amarnath Jha, educationist, was born.
1/9/1972In 1971, 433 feature films produced in the world with a record and a top position in film production.
5/5/1946Simla Conference in session from May 5 to May 12; Gandhiji's deliberations prove anfractuous.
11/24/1989Tendulkar scores a record cricket test 50 aged 16 years 214 days.
9/28/1929Lata Mangeshkar, great playback singer, was born.
6/29/1997Anand wins Frankfurt chess classic '97 title in Germany.
12/12/1994N.T. Rama Rao, TDP leader in Andhra Pradesh, and Pavan Kumar Chamling, leader of Sikkim Democratic Front, take oath of office; Rishang Keishing of Manipur sworn in as CM; Liquor banned in AP by NT Rama Rao.
11/20/1888Gurunath Bewoor, director general, was born at Bewoor village, district Bijapur.