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Historical Event on 8/5/1604

John Eliot, ""Apostle to Indians,"" Bible translator, baptized.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/11/1993Tamil Nadu and Karnataka decide to form a joint task force to nab Veerappan and announces a reward of Rs. 40 lakh for his capture.
5/21/1998India declares a moratorium on nuclear testing.
4/6/2000The Government permits use of LPG as auto fuel.
7/1/1949M. Venkaiah Rangaiah Naidu was born in Chavatapalem, Distt. Nellore (Andhra Pradesh).
7/7/1917Ram Subhagsingh, great politician and former Rail Minister, was born.
11/14/199710th International Film Festival for children and young people ambles into Hyderabad atop Gajju, the delightful elephant mascot. About 125 films from 30 countries will be screened.
7/15/1948Establishment of 'PEPS' (Patiyala and East Punjab States Union).
8/20/1985Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, a ragi, reluctant politician and Sikh leader, died. He was shot by Sikh extremists at Sherpur.
4/14/1925Harisingh Gogumal Kishanchand, cricketer (5 Tests for India 1947-52), was born in Karachi.
6/20/1992Carnatic musician Maharajapuram Santhanam died in a car accident in Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.