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Historical Event on 5/19/2000
A `civil coup' in Fiji ousts the first ethnic Indian Prime Minister Mahendra Pal Choudhary. President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara proclaims a state of emergency.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 1/26/1929 | Indian National Congress proclaims goal for India's independence. |
| 5/29/1947 | Establishment of Indian Standard Institution. |
| 4/23/1955 | Political Committee of Asian-African Conference at Bandung adopted an Indian resolution calling for a ban on atomic weapons. |
| 2/28/1963 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, passed away at Sadaqat Ashram, Patna. |
| 9/18/1909 | Kilachand Ramdas, famous merchant, was born. |
| 12/16/1980 | Fisher Wealthy Hornsinger, an American social worker and who worked for Adult Education in India, passed away. |
| 1/1/1992 | This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Space Year"". |
| 5/23/1895 | Shivprasad Sitar-E-Hind passed away. |
| 6/17/1862 | Lord Charles Jhon Canning, Governor General and Viceroy of India (1856-1862), died. |
| 10/1/1928 | Shivaji Ganeshan, famous actor, was born. |
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