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Historical Event on 5/19/1956

The Indian govt. bans six U.S. and two British films for presenting a 'disparaging' impression of life in Africa, including 'African Queen' and 'Mogambo' at New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/14/1993Justice V. Ramaswamy decides to resign.
3/21/1993The 68 km Mangalore-Udupi stretch of the west coast Konkan rail line opened by the PM.
9/17/1879E.V. Ramaswami Naicker, prominent leader of Dravid movement and social reformer, was born at Erode in Tamil Nadu.
3/22/1949SSC Examination system started.
6/26/1997India declares its chemical weapon stockpiles and storage facilities as part of its obligations as signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
1/25/1995India and South Africa sign three pacts to forge special ties.
1/6/1847Saint Tyagaraja, great musician, died.
4/12/1987V. P. Singh resigns as Defence Minister of India, K. C. Pant appointed in his place.
3/1/1962Gaya University renamed as Magadh University.
11/11/1958Inauguration of 'Indian', first one in Indian Explosive Ltd's factory at Gomia.