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Historical Event on 2/5/1922

Gandhiji, following Chauri Chaura (U.P.) tragedy in which 22 police constables and one sub-inspector were burnt to death by a mob, fasts for five days and abandons plan of satyagraha movement.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/4/1973Mohan Rakesh, famous modern Hindi dramatist, novelist and story writer, passed away.
9/20/1993Narsimha Rao, Prime Minister, arrives in Teheran on a three-day visit.
3/31/1977N. K. Mukarji was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-03-1980.
4/23/2000Mumbai regains Ranji Trophy.
10/16/1997Queen Elizabeth visits Kalakshetra where she witnesses Bharatanatyam show and film shooting at MGR Film City, Taramani in Chennai. She also goes to Kancheepuram and Sriperumbudur (Rajiv Gandhi memorial).
6/3/1890Khan Abdul Gafar Khan, follower of Mahatma Gandhi, was born.
11/17/1835James Todd, researcher and writer of Rajput history, passed away.
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
3/19/1990Madhu Dandavate,Union Finance Minister, submits Rs. 7,206 crore deficit budget with a mixed bag of new levies and concessions.
5/3/1977Hamid Dalwai, father of Muslim Satyashodhak Mandal in Maharashtra, passed away.