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Historical Event on 11/5/1920

Indian Red Cross society was founded in India under Bengal Act VIII. St.John Ambulance Association is a wing of this societywhich directed Improvement of Health, Prevention of Diseases and Mitigation of Suffering activities.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/29/1904K. V. Puttappa, famous Kannada poet and Gyanpeeth awardee, was born at Hirekodage.
5/21/1975The 26-mile feeder canal from Farakka to the Bhagirathi river dedicated to the nation.
12/10/1999Pranab Mukherjee and Jaipal Reddy are chosen outstanding parliamentarians for 1997 and 1998 respectively.
11/28/1962K. C. Dey, well-known famous blind singer of Bengal, died.
8/16/1991C. Achuta Menon, former CM of Kerala, passed away.
4/13/1997Paes-Bhupathi corner doubles glory in the Gold Flake Open tennis in Chennai.
4/13/1997Amir Timur left Delhi. He took the title 'Emperor of India' and recrossed the Indus on March 11.
11/2/1990Many die in firing in Ayodhya as Karsevaks storm the Ram Janma Bhumi/Babri Masjid structure. Curfew in many areas in north and west India to prevent communal violence. Several people die in violence.
8/2/1987Geet Sethi retains the World Amateur Billiards title.
4/16/1918Lalita Pawar, famous actress of Indian film industry, was born.