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Historical Event on 5/5/1903

Former minister William Petty declares Persian Gulf a part of British dominion in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/9/1965Fighting breaks out in the Rann of Kutch between Indian and Pakistani troops. Pakistan attacked Indian borders, Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet, this was manned by the State Armed Police Batallions. In Kutch launched its 8th Infantry Division supported by two regiments of M47/48 Pattons. Operation 'Desert Hawk' was launched to draw away reserves from other vulnerable areas, and possibly to test India's resolve. The Indian Army did not rise to the bait.
8/4/1914Gandhiji reaches London and raised Indian Volunteer Corps.
6/13/2000Major General Manuel Saavedra of Uruguay appointed Chief Military observer of the U.N. Mission monitoring the LoC in Kashmir.
7/18/1993Jayalalitha goes on fast on Cauvery issue.
10/1/1926Balkanji Bari Institute established for the welfare of children.
4/10/1993Student hijackers of IA plane overpowered in Lucknow.
4/13/1997Anand wins Dos Hermanas chess crown.
4/1/1855Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's first Bengali primer 'Varnaparichay' was published.
1/29/1993Test debut of Vinod Kambli, prolific Indian batsman.
3/3/1891Office of Superintendent of Immigration (Treasury Dept) created.