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Historical Event on 5/1/1992

C. Arjun, famous music director, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/1/1992Admiral Dom Vasco-da-Gama (c.1469-1524)-I, Count of Vidigueira, met the Jamerin of Calicut after arriving in India three days ago at Malabar Coast. He was joined by an experienced Gujarati pilot at Malindi. He was the 6th Governor and 2nd Viceroy of India.
5/24/1875Sir Sayed Ahmed Khan established Mohmmad Anglo Oriental School which was renamed in 1920 as 'Aligarh Muslim University'.
12/13/1772Narayan Rao became the Peshwa at Satara.
8/3/1984Bomb attack at Madras airport claims 32 lives.
3/29/1939Hanumant Singh, cricketer (14 Tests for India-century on debut), was born in Banswara.
11/21/1969Bhilai Steel Plant creates a new world record in steel-making by producing 'one heat' in four hours three minutes.
4/15/1992D. T. Lakdawala, former member of Planning Commission, passed away.
10/24/1984First Metro Train (Underground Train) in India started between Esplanade and Bhowanipore in Calcutta city.
7/31/1658Aurangzeb appoints himself Mongol emperor.
2/2/1989France's highest civilian award, 'Legion d' Honour, conferred upon Satyajit Ray by President Mitterrand at Calcutta.