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Historical Event on 5/10/1977

Jahangir Khan, famous musician, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/21/1997Mahesh Bhupathi wins a cliff-hanger as India clinches Davis Cup World Group play-off tie against Chile 3-2 in Delhi.
7/29/1994Indian army kills 27 Muslem militants.
2/21/1991Opposition boycotts the President's address as a protest against the dismissal of Tamil Nadu government.
1/27/1927Michael Craig, actor (Escape 2000, Vault of Horror), was born in Pune.
2/1/1889Amrit Kaur, an eminent social worker, freedom fighter and political leader, was born a princess in the royal family of King Harman Singh of Kapoorthala. She assisted Gandhi for 18 years and was connected with World Health Organisation and Red Cross Society.
10/22/1929Air Mail Series Stamps were issued. These stamps were of denominations of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 annas.
8/25/1960Olympics opened at Rome.
12/13/2000Vikram Sood is appointed new RAW Chief.
11/1/1950First Indigenous Steam Engine from Chitranjan Rail Factory railed out.
11/24/1992It was decided that Lok Sabha session would start with the national song ""Vande Mataram"" and end with National Anthem ""Jana Gana