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Historical Event on 5/8/1990

A 255 kmph cyclone lashes Andhra Pradesh coast causing heavy losses to life and property.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/21/1962India and China declared a truce from the war in which India was badly beaten. Because of winter in China, they halted their advance into India.
1/10/1986Pakistan decides to lift 8-year-old ban on private trade with India.
11/7/1974South Africa beats India in Women's Open in 63rd Tennis Davis Cup.
12/19/1994K. A. P. Vishwanathan, famous Tamil author, passed away.
12/28/2000India, Israel deal on Phalcon AWACS planes put on hold, pending change of guard in the U.S.
12/28/2000Chittorgarh Fort was captured by Mughal Emperor Akbar which was circled from outside since 20th October 1567. This victory was achieved with the help of Jaimal and Patta.
7/31/1992Sitar maestro Pt. Ravishankar wins the Magsaysay Award.
10/12/1998Sushma Swaraj is sworn in Delhi Chief Minister in place of Mr. Sahib Singh Verma
3/23/1923Shekh Mubarak Ali Ayaj, Sindhi litterateur, was born.
8/1/1931Bhairabh Ganguly, cricket test umpire for 5 tests from 1981-85, was born at Bengal.