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Historical Event on 5/5/2000

Supreme Court permits former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha (petitioner) to have herself and the others examined as ''defence witnesses'' in connection with the trial of the 'Colour TV scam case'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/30/1908Devika Rani, famous film actress, was born.
10/17/1940Mahatma Gandhi called for Individual Satyagrah and Vinoba Bhave started it.
4/21/1975Farakka Barrage dedicated to nation.
10/11/1988Janata Dal, a new national centrist opposition party, launched. V. P. Singh elected President.
2/4/1910New Press Censorship bill announced; govt. say repressive measures necessary to halt unrest.
5/3/1764Mir Kasim, with the backing of Delhi Emperor, attacked on Patna but this weak Emperor was defeated by Britishers. Britishers became the rulers of Bengal, the richest province of India.
2/2/1996Gold price zooms to all-time record high of Rs. 5600 per 10 grams.
5/8/1959Dalai Lama will not be allowed to campaign for Tibetan independence in India. India wants to maintain friendly relations with Communist China.
11/7/1933Gaandhiji commences Harijan-upliftment tour.
9/21/1996Rao resigns Congress Party President post.