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Historical Event on 5/23/1942

Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell and his men arrive at Dimapur, having retreated 150 miles (240 km) through the Burmese jungle. `We took a hell of a beating,' he said.

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7/13/1974India's first one-day international was played vs England at Headingley.
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12/4/1959Power Project was signed betwen India and Nepal, an agreement on the Gandak Irrigation.
1/3/1978Chandrasekar takes 6-52 at MCG in Indian innings win.
2/23/1969Madhubala, famous Hindi film actress, passed away.
3/19/1954The first helicopter S-55 arrived at Bombay by sea.