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Historical Event on 5/11/1998

Three momentous events took place on the day that did the nation proud. Firstly, three underground nuclear tests at Pokhran Range in Rajasthan, which included a hydrogen bomb, were tested; secondly, the successful test firing of the 'Trishul Missile' and thirdly, the maiden Certification test flight of 'Hansa-3', the first-all Composite indigenous two seater aircraft.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/11/1998Saint Chokhoba passed away.
2/4/1976Lok Sabha's life extended by one year.
3/2/1963China reports troops have left disputed area in India.
2/11/199912 dalits are shot by the Ranbir Sena in Narayanpar village in Bihar.
6/20/1897Ratnakant Barkakti, famous Assamia poet, was born.
7/23/1856Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born on July 23rd, 1856
3/11/1971Indira Gandhi wins majority in Parliament.
9/3/1999Brigadier V. K. Chopra is appointed as the new head of the 121 (1) infantry brigade in Kargil.
4/9/1984Captain H.J. Singh of Indian Army crossed the Banihal Darsh with the help of Hand Glider and set a new record.
2/26/1996Sahib Singh Verma sworn in as Delhi's second CM.