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Historical Event on 5/13/1967

Dr. Zakhir Hussain became 3rd President of India. He was the first Muslim President of Indian Union. He held this position till August 24, 1969.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/14/1999India lost to Australia by 285 runs in Adelaide in the first cricket Test.
7/8/1991L.K. Advani recognised as the leader of the Opposition of BJP in the 10th Lok Sabha.
11/14/1993Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, who quit JD, joins BJP.
10/10/1998Dr. Justice Adarsh Sein Anand was sworn in Chief Justice of India.
3/8/1921Sahir Ludhiyanvi, famous film lyricist, was born.
5/29/1936Gandhi's eldest son creates a controversy as he converts to the Muslim faith.
1/28/1865Lala Lajpat Rai 'Punjab Kesari', great valiant freedom fighter, social reformer, humanitarian and lawyer, was born in Dhudike village of Ferozepur district, Punjab.
9/4/1862Kaminikumar Chanda, social reformer and politician, was born.
1/18/1997India's first electric car 'Reva' launched in Bangalore.
12/29/1983Gavaskar makes the highest Test Cricket score by an Indian, 236* vs West Indies.