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Historical Event on 5/13/1994

Telecom sector opened to private companies under the new national policy announced in Parliament.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/12/1907Durgaprasad Mandelia, famous merchant and industrialist, was born.
7/30/1886Dr. S.Muthulakshmi Reddi, first women M.A.L.A.S, was born.
3/25/1954The first helicopter S-55 arrived ferried to Delhi. The Indian Air Force experience with rotary wing aircraft. It was indeed a 'red letter day' in the history of IAF a befitting gift on its coming of age ' when the first helicopter wearing IAF markings appeared at Palam in the form of a Sikorsky, S-55. Such a swift action, complete involvement and dedication on the part of the crew and technicians was the clear indication of the standards with which One-O-Four set about its tasks for others to emulate.
11/15/1988Dalai Lama agreed for less then independent country to save the cultural heritage of Tibet.
7/29/1748Boscawen landed 25 km south of Pondicherry.
1/9/1664Shivaji started Surat campaign and left the city after plundering the place.
8/1/1920Gandhiji addresses letter to Viceroy surrendering ""Kaisar-E-Hind"" Medal, ""Zulu War"" Medal and ""Boer War"" Medal and launched the All India Non-Violent Non-Coperation Movement.
3/22/1932Indian Muslims break with Great Britain.
10/12/1998Sushma Swaraj is sworn in Delhi Chief Minister in place of Mr. Sahib Singh Verma
9/9/2000Venus Williams wins the women's singles in the U.S. Open championship.