Phoenix Indian Community - PhoenixIndian.com
| | | | | | | | | | | |
 


 

Historical Event on 5/7/1907

The First Electric Tramway service commenced in Bombay (Mumbai). This service was inaugurated by Municipality Chairman Vallabhdas Thakersey and Municipal Commissioner Sheppard at 5.30 p.m. This tram was well decorated and destined from Municipal Office upto Crawford Market.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/28/1989Kerala diocese of Marathakavalli was the first Christian priest in India.
6/15/1899Roy Chowdhury Devipasad, modern Indian sculptor and painter, was born.
1/26/1893Srijiva Nyayatirtha Bhattacharya, famous writer and educationist, was born Bhatpara, West Bengal.
11/5/1906Initials of the place of issuance of notes were started to be printed instead of Issuing Circle's name.
10/14/1997The two millionth Maruti vehicle rolled out.
8/3/1984Bomb attack at Madras airport claims 32 lives.
3/1/1919Mahatma Gandhi announced his desire to start 'Satyagraha' against proposed Rowlatt Act meant to curb civil and political liberties.
12/26/190723rd session of the Indian National Congress was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Bose. In this session, Congress was split into two groups named 'Extremists' under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai and 'Moderates' under the leadership of Dr. Rashbehari Bose. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta took active part on the moderate side. Anand Bazar reported with headings as ""The 23rd National Congress. Presidential Election. Tilak's Amendment. Uproarious Proceedings. Free Fight. Police Aid. Pandal Cleared. Police Escort Tilak. Adjourned Sine Die"".
4/22/1840James Princes, British research scientist and archeaologist, passed away.
4/22/1840Nizam Shah became the Sultan of Dehli.