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Historical Event on 5/13/1962

Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67).

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/24/1987Dr. M.G.Ramachandran, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, died. He was 70 yrs. He was posthumously awarded the 'Bharat Ratna' by the President of India. (17-1-90).
5/17/1949India decided with only one dissent vote to remain within the Commonwealth of Nations.
11/29/1994M.H. Kania, former Chief Justice of India made Chairman of the 14th Law Commission.
10/2/1930Jayasinghrao Mansingrao Ghorpade, cricketer (8 Tests for India 1952-59 with little impact), was born in Panchgani, Maharashtra.
11/14/1967Saba Karim, Indian ODI wicket-keeper 1997, was born.
6/3/1977K. Brahmananda Reddi elected President of the Indian National Congress.
5/16/1926Manik Varma, famous singer, was born.
12/15/1997Orissa Janata Dal unit splits with 29 of 43 Legislature Party members forming 'Biju Janata Dal'.
5/17/1995Three North Eastern States removes restricted area permits (RAP).
2/3/1929The ""Times of India Illustrated Weekly"" was renamed as ""The Illustrated Weekly of India"".