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Historical Event on 11/05/1509
Don Francis-Di-Almeda of Portugal was succeeded as the Viceroy of Protuguese India by Affonso de Albuquerque, who is regarded as the real founder at Portuguese power in India.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 11/7/1936 | Chandrakant Devtale, famous Hindi poet, was born. |
| 1/26/1919 | Mohammad Cazzambhoy Ibrahim Khan, cricketer (batted in 4 Tests India vs West Indies 1948-49), was born in Bombay. |
| 9/27/1907 | Bhagat Singh, the legendary revolutionary, was born at Banga in West Punjab, Layalpur now in Pakistan. |
| 4/5/1949 | Indian Boy Scout and Girl Guide were established and renamed as Bharat Scouts and Guides. |
| 11/1/1985 | Helicopter Corporation of India, later renamed Pawan Hans Limited, started functioning. |
| 4/4/1999 | India routed China 5-0 in the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I second round play-off in Calcutta. |
| 8/8/1972 | Olympics open at Munich (26). |
| 4/30/1909 | Kirpal Prem Nath, educationist, was born at Moga (Punjab). |
| 4/1/1869 | Income Tax was imposed. On the same day New Indian Divorce Act came into operation. |
| 4/28/1996 | EC orders re-polling in 69 booths in four states. |
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