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Historical Event on 5/4/1994

Fourth developmental launch of ASLV. 113 kg Stretched Rohini Satellite Series (SROSS-C2) was launched by fourth developmental flight of ASLV-D4 from Sriharikota. This carried two scientific payload, a Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) experiment and a Retarding Potential Analyser (RPA). It is still in service.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/24/1995Rishang Keishing (Cong-I) sworn in as the 15th CM of Manipur.
1/20/1993Bindeshwari Dube, former Chief Minister Bihar, passed away.
3/1/1919Mahatma Gandhi announced his desire to start 'Satyagraha' against proposed Rowlatt Act meant to curb civil and political liberties.
2/4/1948Rakeshchandra Satchidananda Shukla, cricket leg-spinner (1 Test India v Sri Lanka 1982), was born in Kanpur.
6/5/1989Missile `Trishul' tested successfully.
6/5/1989A battle was fought at Turkra or Turkra Qasba (in the Balasore district) in which the Afghans were routed.
2/23/1998Ramdeo Singh, freedom fighter, is shot dead at Salaunchak village in Bihar.
12/28/1921Prince of Wales inagurated Victoria Memorial Hall at Calcutta.
7/15/1948Establishment of 'PEPS' (Patiyala and East Punjab States Union).
6/5/1659Dara Shukoh celebrated his coronation at Deorai after the final defeat.