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Historical Event on 5/3/1999

Cochin Port Trust men and Southern Railway women won the 21st Federation Cup volleyball titles in Pathanamthitta.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/28/1964The simmering dispute of India and Pakistan between the Hindus and Muslims erupted again in Kashmir. Fighting was also reported on this day in the Indian province of Rajasthan. China, which supported Pakistan in the dispute, sent massed troops on its border.
6/8/2000Bomb blasts rock churches in three states (A.P, Karnataka and Goa).
3/31/1994U.R. Rao, retiring ISRO Chairman, announces agreement with Russia for supplying 7 cryogenic engines.
2/18/1946Cabinet Mission in India.
4/5/1989Pannalal Patel, great Gujrati litterateur, died.
2/19/1902Pandit Lallu Ram appointed as Hindi Professor at Fort William College, Calcutta.
8/17/1944Indian Viceroy Viscount Wavell rejects Gandhi's request to discuss war support in return for Indian independence.
8/8/2000S.Nijalingappa (97), former Karnataka Chief Minister, died at his residence in Chitradurga.
10/31/1885St. Stephen's Hospital was opened. It was the first hospital for women and children at Delhi.
10/4/2000Kashmir has been the cause of tensions between India and Pakistan and foreign interference should be stopped,'' said Russian President Vladimir Putin at the joint session of both the Houses of Parliament.