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Historical Event on 5/15/1958

Gift Tax Act was introduced.

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3/22/1996Golden Temple renamed Harmandir Sahib (its original name meaning 'abode of God').
7/30/1933Gandhiji informs the Government of Bombay of his decision to march from Ahmedabad to Ras with 33 followers to revive Civil Disobedience movement.
7/30/1933Saint Eknath, bhagwatbhakt, passed away.
6/18/1979Sri Lanka beat India by 47 runs in Cricket World Cup upset.
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