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Historical Event on 5/8/1990

A 255 kmph cyclone lashes Andhra Pradesh coast causing heavy losses to life and property.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/24/1902Anusilan Samiti, a revolutionary organisation, was formed in Bengal.
2/10/1691Job Charnock established the first English factory in Calcutta.
3/31/1994Argentina President Carlos Menem visits India.
4/23/1928Narasimha Murtey, educationist, was born at Nandur, A.P.
10/9/1874Nicholas Roerich, great professor, master, artist, scientist, educator, writer, designer, poet, explorer and humanitarian, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He led artistic and scientific expedition in Himalayas and settled in Kulu valley.
8/18/1907Madam Bhikaji Cama, addressed the International Socialist Congress at Stuttgart, Germany.
6/17/1903Jyotiprasad Agarwal, Assamia playwright, poet and music director, was born.
10/4/1992D. M. Sutar, freedom fighter and senior journalist, died.
6/9/1900Birsa Munda, freedom fighter and leader, died in Ranchi Jail.
8/3/1947Shetkari Kamgar Party was established at Devachi Alandi.