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Historical Event on 5/18/1974

First underground Atomic device explosion for India was carried out successfully near Pokhran in Rajasthan (Thar Desert) at 8:05 a.m. This event made India as the 6th nation to explode an atomic bomb.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/30/1785Sir Charles Metkaff, governor general of East India Company, was born.
4/15/1998Punjab men and Railways women emerge champions in the National Volleyball League in Patna.
5/26/1916Rangnath Manohar Joshi (Nirmal Guruji), Marathi author, was born.
11/29/1989Voters oust Gandhi and Congress party
1/25/1950The post of the Governor General of India was abolished.
9/23/1983Supreme Court upholds execution of criminals through hanging by rope.
3/26/1992Rs. 245 crore relief in customs, excise duties announced.
11/11/1958Inauguration of 'Indian', first one in Indian Explosive Ltd's factory at Gomia.
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.
7/17/1996Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.