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Historical Event on 6/5/1974

Smallpox epidemic in the country.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/1/1933Indian Air Force was established at Drigh Road in Karachi (now in Pakistan). Subroto Mukherjee and four other officers were inducted as pilots when the first Indian Air Force Squadron was formed. The first aircraft flight joined the Indian Air Force, at that time it possessed a strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (literally, air soldiers); its aircraft inventory comprised four Westland Wapiti II. A army co-operation biplaned at Drigh Road as the ""A"" Flight nucleus of the planned No.1 (Army Co-operation) Squadron.
9/24/1992Union Labour Minister announces a new export-oriented emigration policy in place of the regulatory one.
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).
6/28/1986Union Government sanctions maternity leave for unmarried women employees too.
4/15/1942George VI awards the George Cross to the people of Malta.
10/29/1999The Anubhav Group chairman C. Natesan was arrested by the Mumbai Police on alleged charges of duping investors to the tune of Rs. 1.16 crore.
4/11/1993Tamil Nadu and Karnataka decide to form a joint task force to nab Veerappan and announces a reward of Rs. 40 lakh for his capture.
7/31/1948State Transport Corporation was established in Calcutta.
12/23/1959Edward Fredrick Lindlewood Halifax ""Irwin Lord"", English viscount and Governor General of India (1925-1931), died at the age of 78.
1/18/1995Kumble takes 16-99 in a match for Karnataka vs Kerala.