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Historical Event on 5/8/1959

Dalai Lama will not be allowed to campaign for Tibetan independence in India. India wants to maintain friendly relations with Communist China.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/2/1978The Indian National Congress (I) recognized as a national party and allotted the election symbol 'hand' (Palm).
1/19/1919Dharam Singh, field hockey player for Indian Team at Olympics-1964-Gold Winner, was born.
11/17/1935Deodhar Gopal Krishna, great social worker and architect of ""Seva Sadan"" (Pune), passed away.
3/5/1997Pravin Thipsay wins the United Insurance GM chess tournament in Dhaka.
3/5/1997The famous Vijaynagar Hindu Empire established (1336-1565-1646), Deccan region of South India is founded. European visitors are overwhelmed by the wealth and advancement of its 17-square-mile capital.
1/26/1929Indian National Congress proclaims goal for India's independence.
7/12/1960Bhagalpur University was established in Bihar.
6/5/1659Dara Shukoh celebrated his coronation at Deorai after the final defeat.
6/5/1659Akbar removed 'Jeziya' or toll-tax for his non-Muslim subjects.
5/8/1910Tolstoy replies to Gandhiji that question of Passive Resistance is of greatest importance, not only for India but for humanity.