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Historical Event on 5/13/1967

Dr. Zakhir Hussain became 3rd President of India. He was the first Muslim President of Indian Union. He held this position till August 24, 1969.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/19/1939Abbas Ali Baig, cricketer (Indian bat 112 on debut v England 1959), was born in Hyderabad.
3/19/1939Rana Sanga of Mewar, who had built up an extensive and powerful kingdom over the central and western regions of Northern India, passed away. Mughal Emperor Babur captured Chanderi Fort from Medini Rai, Rana Sangram Singh one of the Lieutenants.
9/27/2000Gurucharan Singh goes down fighting to Andri Fedtchouk of Ukraine in the 81 Kg bout of the Olympics boxing.
9/8/1897Lokmanya Tilak charged in anti-national activity case.
10/21/1999Madhavrao Scindia becomes the Deputy Leader of Congress (I) in the Lok Sabha.
12/12/1999Ram Prakash Gupta, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, said Ram temple issue is still on BJP's agenda.
12/8/1996Sachin Tendulkar became the youngest cricketer to make 3000 runs in test cricket (at the age of 23 yrs and 228 days.)
8/22/1992Congress (I) with its allies secures a simple majority in the Lok Sabha following the merger of Telugu Desam into the party.
7/18/1990Following the end of six months Governor's rule, President's rule imposed in J&K.
6/24/1974India all out for 42 in Lord's Test cricket in 77 mins.