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Historical Event on 5/1/1966

Marathi becomes the official language of Maharashtra.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/9/1915Gandhiji reached Bombay on his return from South Africa. He became a member of the Indian National Congress. He was awarded Kaiseri-e-Hind Gold Medal for Ambulance service on Jan, 11.
10/31/1885St. Stephen's Hospital was opened. It was the first hospital for women and children at Delhi.
6/8/1936Akashwani Radio was later changed into All India Radio (AIR) in 1958.
10/22/1929Air Mail Series Stamps were issued. These stamps were of denominations of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 annas.
8/15/1960Maharashtra State Sahkari Grihvitta Corporation was established.
7/31/2000The Government announces appointment of Justice B. M. Lal as Chairman of the MRTP Commission.
12/5/1999India's Yukta Mookhey is crowned Miss World.
1/11/2000Mrs. Anju, wife of Shoaib Ilyasi of 'India's Most Wanted' famed serial, dies under mysterious circumstances.
3/1/1962Gaya University renamed as Magadh University.
2/5/1992Last day of Test Cricket cricket for Dilip Vengsarkar.