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Historical Event on 5/29/1972

Prithviraj Kapoor, famous film actor, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/28/1989Kerala diocese of Marathakavalli was the first Christian priest in India.
9/29/1994Cable Television Regulation Ordinance issued.
10/29/1964Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time.
1/9/1994Indian diplomats and staff members evacuated from war-ravaged Kabul.
10/24/1851First official telegraph line was opened between Calcutta and Daimond Harbour spanning 33.8 km.
1/12/1993Police firing at 15 places in Bombay; four foreign militants arrested.
6/3/1999Flight Lieutenant K. Nachiketa is handed over by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the Indian High Commissioner inside the High Commission premises.
10/22/1796Sawai Madhav Rao Peshwa II committed suicide by jumping from the terrace.
10/22/1796Alauddin Khalji conquered the throne of Delhi. In July declared himself as the Sultan.
8/17/1985Rajiv Gandhi announces Punjab state elections in India.