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Historical Event on 5/7/1973

The foundation stone was laid of Itanagar, the new capital of Arunachal Pradesh.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/6/1913Mohandas K. Gandhi, leader of Indian Passive Resistance Movement, was arrested for leading Indian miners march in South Africa by British troops.
5/25/1917Abdul Vavakunju Ummasalumma Khader, freedom fighter, was born in Kerala. He was hanged on September 10, 1943.
8/1/1996T. S. R. Subramaniam was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-03-1998.
1/12/1997Paes-Bhupathi win doubles title in the Singapore Open Challenger hardcourt tennis.
2/23/1993Jnanpith Award was given to Sitakant Mahapatra (Oriya).
2/18/1992Vasantrao Karnik, great journalist, passed away.
4/25/1982India's first telecast colour broadcasting started on Dordarshan.
8/3/1995Enron Power Project scrapped by Maharashtra government.
7/12/1823First Indian Steam Engine Ship ""Diana-a-Gunboat""sailed in a sea near Calcutta. It was built by Kyd & Co.
11/7/1995Lukose Leelamma at Pune sets record for 10,000m (Women) in 34.33.50.