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Historical Event on 5/15/1999

The BJP and at least 13 of its allies rename themselves the National Democratic Alliance.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/24/1977Ban on RSS and 26 other organisations lifted.
6/9/1991A question paper was leaked due to which the Civil Services preliminary examination was cancelled.
2/18/1983Violence between Hindu Tamils and Buddhist Singhalese in Sri Lanka marks beginning of Tamil rebellion by Tiger freedom fighters demanding an independent nation called Eelam. Prolonged civil war results.
12/16/1999The second phase of national AIDS programme is launched.
7/24/1998India signs a deal with Russia for purchasing the aircraft-carrier.
9/27/1958Mihir Sen becomes the first Indian to cross the English Channel from Dover to Calais.
8/15/1972Postal Index Number (PIN Code) of 6-digits was introduced.
11/7/1933Gaandhiji commences Harijan-upliftment tour.
7/18/1987Amitabh Bachhan resigns his Lok Sabha membership.
3/2/1949Sarojini Naidu, ""Nightingale of India"", freedom fighter, social worker and patriot, passed away when she was the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. She also holds a place of pride among the women freedom fighters of India. She presided over the Kanpur session of Indian National Congress. She took active part in Salt Satyagraha and represented Indian women in Round Table Conference, London, 1931.