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Historical Event on 5/7/1990

Foundation stones are laid in Ayodhya for a new temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama as Hindu nationalism rises. Government disallows the Shilanyas.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/15/1947Indian Independence Day.
3/26/1969Vikram Rathour, cricketer (Indian Test opening batsman 1996-), was born in Jalandhar.
7/22/1993Swiss Justice ministry reveals that Hindujas, Quatrocchi and Win Chadha are among the seven appellants fighting to prevent the transfer of Bofors pay off names to India.
10/11/1962Chinese, Indian troops clash on border, claiming 50 lives.
3/21/1957India's national calender came into force.
2/24/1996Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA.
11/9/1990JD expels Gujarat CM Chimanbhai Patel and UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav from Legislative wings and primary membership of the party.
12/4/1997World Bank commits to Haryana a loan of $600 millions (about Rs. 2,350 crores) - largest single bank loan to any State.
1/30/1996Maharashtra govt. decides to make school education free up to 10th standard.
12/15/1974Rasulatbai, veteran classical music expert, died.