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Historical Event on 10/5/1991

Vinayakrao Devrukhkar, famous playwright, novelist and editor of a daily newspaper 'Sandhya', died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/16/1995India and USA form new trade framework called Indo-US Commercial Alliance and signs contracts worth $ 1.4 b.
2/2/1989France's highest civilian award, 'Legion d' Honour, conferred upon Satyajit Ray by President Mitterrand at Calcutta.
4/2/1991Haryana Governor recommends President's rule.
1/18/1992Ordinance cuts minimum poll campaign time to 14 days from 20 days.
2/20/1953India opens $ 140 mil. power system modeled after TVA.
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.
8/2/1861Parafulla Chandra Ray, chemical expert and great patriot, was born in the village of Raruli-Katipara IN Jessore district.
11/1/1985Helicopter Corporation of India, later renamed Pawan Hans Limited, started functioning.
9/14/1820Agri-Horticultural Garden of Calcutta started functioning.
8/5/1965Jaya Prakash Narayan was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service.