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Historical Event on 5/1/1996

Ban imposed (through a Delhi high court judgment) on the film 'Bandit Queen', based on the life of Phoolan Devi, lifted by Supreme Court.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/8/1985The first summit was held at Dhaka. (7 0r 8).
4/16/1930Baba Kanshi Ram, freedom fighter and social reformer, was arrested by British police.
6/11/1991Over 106.6 million voters go to the second phase of national polls.
11/2/1994Three British hostages freed in Saharanpur, UP, after a fierce encounter.
6/12/1990Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1D) launched. This is an operational multi-purpose communication and meteorology satellite. It is still in service. It was launched by US Delta launch vehicle, Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA.
8/1/1953Bombay Government decides to abolish ''jagirs'' in merged areas.
8/4/1997Maharashtra govt. decides against banning Arun Shourie's book ''Worshipping False Gods'' on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
11/18/1988Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives in Delhi on a three-day visit.
10/22/1796Sawai Madhav Rao Peshwa II committed suicide by jumping from the terrace.
3/3/1997Indian Socialist Party headed by Arangil Sridharan merges with Lok Sakthi. It was floated by Ramakrishna Hedge.