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Historical Event on 5/25/1917

Abdul Vavakunju Ummasalumma Khader, freedom fighter, was born in Kerala. He was hanged on September 10, 1943.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/24/1952The first International Film Festival of India held in Bombay, this event had a great impact on Indian Cinema.
10/20/1990Andhra Pradesh Government announces a five-day week for all offices and educational institutions from November 01, 1990.
1/16/2000P. Moses, Indian High Commission Staff member, badly beaten up and abducted by Pakistani intelligence operators in Islamabad.
4/18/2000A. B. Vajpayee, Prime Minister, constitutes a Group of Ministers to review the national security system in its entirety in the light of the recommendations of the Kargil review committee.
7/15/1955Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was announced to be given to Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) by the President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
2/27/1999Union Budget presented. Fiscal deficit cut to 4.4 per cent.
9/14/1992Three days of heavy rains cause flooding in northern India and Pakistan claiming 2,500 lives.
12/15/1894Saraswatibai, famous singer and classical music expert, was born.
5/5/1944Gandhi-Jinnah talks break down on Pakistan issue.
2/1/1855East India Railways were held for formal inauguration; Howrah station was opened.