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Historical Event on 5/15/1949

Matsya Union formally merged with Greater Rajasthan.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/27/1996General Election (11th) of India begins.
2/21/1878Mother-Pondicherry, greatest world teacher, was born in Paris.
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4/15/1942George VI awards the George Cross to the people of Malta.
6/30/1992Over 20 Indian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia due to heatwave and inadequate medical attention.
2/16/1944Dadasaheb Phalke passed away in Nasik at the age of 74. He is remembered as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. He produced India's first feature Film, 'Raja Harishchandra'. He was Director, Producer, Writer, Editor & Laboratorian. Dada Saheb Phalke Award issued by Government of India is given in his memory.
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5/20/1992Jayalalitha sacks R. M. Veerappan from her cabinet in Tamil Nadu.
3/3/1943Gandhi breaks his hunger strike after 21 days.
10/25/1964First indigenous tank was manufactured in Awdi factory and was named 'Vijayant'.