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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 |
| 4/24/1994 | S. L. Kirloskar, 91, industrial magnate, passed away in Pune. |
| 11/6/1952 | Dipal Jayant Tilak, journalist and editor, was born. |
| 1/15/1997 | Pakistan's pilotless surveillance aircraft intrudes into Indian air space for the first time. |
| 2/22/1977 | Emergency and 'MISSA' laws were cancelled. |
| 3/19/1954 | The first helicopter S-55 arrived at Bombay by sea. |
| 2/25/1968 | Judge Mohammad Hidayatullah became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 16/12/1970. |
| 7/20/1636 | John Oldham, trader of mass, was murdered by Indians. |
| 2/19/1861 | Rani Rashmoni, great nationalist, who compelled the British to abolish the tax imposed on fishing in the river, ingeniously blocking the trade and commerce on the part of Ganges, passed away. |
| 9/23/1997 | India win Sahara Cup Cricket series by 4-1 victory over Pakistan. |
| 1/6/1979 | Rohini-200, first monsoon experimental rocket, launched from Thumba. |
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