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Historical Event on 10/5/1997
Dr. Kalpana Chawla became the first Indian woman to become an astronaut. (year 1997 or Oct. 5, 1998)
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 10/20/1752 | The grateful Wazir induced the emperor to make Badan Singh the 'Raja' with the title of Mahendra, and Suraj Mal the 'Mumar Bahadur' with the title of Rajendra. |
| 3/30/1993 | India forgoes Narmada loan balance because of World Bank's strict regulations. |
| 2/1/1986 | Pope John Paul II arrives in New Delhi for a 10-day visit. |
| 12/13/2000 | Vikram Sood is appointed new RAW Chief. |
| 10/28/1997 | Gold import placed under Open General Licence. |
| 5/4/1935 | Dalip Kaur Tiwana, great educationist and writer, was born in Ribbon village, Punjab. |
| 1/26/1950 | The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal. |
| 6/6/1907 | John Morley, U.K. Government State Secretary, declares ""it will not withdraw from India under any circumstances"". |
| 12/8/1875 | Tej Bahadur Sapru, great leader, was born. |
| 4/22/1942 | The Telecommunication Training Centre was established at Jabalpur. |
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