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Historical Event on 5/29/1968

Dara Singh becomes the world wrestling champion.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/8/1986Sister Alphonsa was beatified by his Holiness Pope John-ll at Kottayam. She was the first woman from India to be raised to this honour. (19-7-96).
11/20/1902Gandhiji returned to South Africa at the request of the Indian community and revived the Indians against Anti-Asian Laws.
6/24/1928Mrinal Keshav Gore, leader in Maharashtra, was born.
5/16/1975Sikkim High Court was established at Gangtok for Sikkim territory.
9/30/2000India's Priyanka Chopra (18) wins the Miss World beauty pageant.
9/16/2000In an important pronouncement, the Rajasthan High Court declares Jains as a religious minority community and allows teaching institutions set up by them to enjoy minority status under Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution.
5/14/1992LTTE banned in India.
10/1/1903Sachindev Burman (S. D. Burman), famous film music director, was born.
4/5/1949Indian Boy Scout and Girl Guide were established and renamed as Bharat Scouts and Guides.
3/22/1949SSC Examination system started.