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Historical Event on 5/1/1923

Under the leadership of Singaravelu Chettiar, the first May day was celebrated in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/1/1913Balraj Sahani, famous film actor, was born.
1/28/1933India in Waldorf Hotel in London read out a four and a half page note in Cambridge.
12/4/1910Motilal, famous film actor, was born.
8/5/1604John Eliot, ""Apostle to Indians,"" Bible translator, baptized.
12/10/1979Mother Teresa wins Nobel Peace prize.
5/13/1994Telecom sector opened to private companies under the new national policy announced in Parliament.
8/26/1997Employee Provident Fund scheme of 1952 amended to ensure that all PF claims are settled within 30 days from the date of receipt of claims by the PF Commissioner.
11/6/2000Buddhadev Bhattacharya assumes office as West Bengal Chief Minister.
10/15/1996Kerala CM Nayanar says Governors are not necessary in states.
7/12/1994India expels Pak diplomat; Indian attache tortured in Islamabad.