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Historical Event on 5/27/1906

Gandhiji writes to his brother Lakshimidas, stating his disinterestedness in worldly possessions.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/17/1917Dr. Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran, (M.G.R.), Indian film star, politician and charismatic Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was born at Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was also the founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga (AIADMK).
11/20/1999P.G.S. Mony, Indian scientist, is honoured by the French Government.
7/29/1987India and Sri Lanka sign peace accord at Colombo in a bid to end the 5-year old ethnic trouble. This stance taken thereafter by the LTTE added several dimensions to the scenario. It was a multi-purpose role that the Navy has been required to play.
7/15/1986India protests against China's intrusion of six to seven km into the Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh.
2/20/1846Duleep Singh was recognised as the ruler. British captured Lahore.
8/15/1979Tukoji Holkar, a leader of Peshwa kingdom, dies.
9/4/1888Mahatma Gandhi left for London, England to study Law.
1/24/1995Congress (I) suspends Arjun Singh from the party.
8/15/1994At Churchgate railway station on platform No.1, noted film actor A.K. Hangal signalled the start of theatre in a train by waving a green flag.
3/8/1999The President formally revokes the proclamation imposing Central rule in Bihar after this was decided by the Union Cabinet earlier in the day.