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Historical Event on 2/5/1922

Gandhiji, following Chauri Chaura (U.P.) tragedy in which 22 police constables and one sub-inspector were burnt to death by a mob, fasts for five days and abandons plan of satyagraha movement.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/18/1932A Hindu delegation is given permission to interview Gandhi, currently held in prison and undertaking a hunger strike. On arrival, they also find he has taken a vow of silence.
3/20/1997Maharashtra (like H.P.) proposes to make carrying for aged parents mandatory.
8/6/1991Ramakrishna Hegde disqualified as MLA.
7/5/2000The Prime Minister rules out restoring pre-1953 status to Jammu and Kashmir.
5/13/1953The first Indian Navy air station INS Garuda was commissioned at Venduruthy, the naval base in Cochin.
1/12/1906Pandit Mahadeo Shastri Joshi, dictionary creator, was born.
12/31/1984Rajiv Gandhi was sworn is as the 6th Prime Minister of India. He succeeded his mother Indira Gandhi. He became the Prime Minister of India for a second time and first time after elections.
2/21/1979Yousuf Hussain, litterateur and brother of President Zakir Hussain Khan, passed away.
8/6/1989Six top Cricket stars banned for one year from all cricket activities on the issue of American tour.
12/4/1992RBI devalues Rupee by 1.18% against the US dollar. India emerges overall champions with 10 golds; 8 silver and 14 bronzes in the 4th Asian Junior Athletic meet in New Delhi.