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Historical Event on 2/5/1981

Kuda Bux, great Indian mystic (I'd Like to See), passed away at 75.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/5/1851Geological Survey of India was established in Calcutta.
3/31/1964Tram-way service ended in Mumbai (Bombay). This last electric tram left Bori Bunder (CST) for Dadar at 10 p.m., crowds lined the route all the way at that late hour to bid farewell to the common man's transport medium.
4/11/1856Lievens Constantly, Flemish missionary in India, was born.
10/16/1999Dr. Najma Heptulla, Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, is elected president of the 138-nation Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
7/18/1980Madras Doordashan Centre transmitted their first colour transmission for one hour in the afternoon, and this programme was re-transmitted simultaneously by Delhi Doordarshan, India.
11/28/1956Chou En- lai, Chinese Prime Minister, came to India.
2/2/1953All India Khadi and Village Industries Board started in New Delhi.
4/11/1999Tamil Nadu men, Railways women emerged National Volleyball League champions in Triprayar.
4/16/1903Kalka-Simla Railway line section was opened for public conveyance.
11/30/1998Ghasiram Yadav (74), member of Parliament representing Alawar in Rajasthan and former MLA and Minister in the State, died in Jaipur.