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Historical Event on 5/2/1926

Hindu women gain right to seek elected office.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/11/1902Loknayak Jayprakash Harsudayal Narayan, veteran socialist leader, was born at Sitabdiara village (border of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar) in Bihar. He was awarded Bharat Ratna on Dec. 23, 1998 and played a key role in formation of Janta Party which defeated Indian National Congress for the first time.
1/20/1939Nalin Chandra Wickramasinghe, great Indian astronomer, was born.
3/17/1863Sayajirao Gaekwad of Baroda was born.
6/7/1997At least 37 persons were feared killed in a fire in ''yagyashala'' at Thanjavur Big Temple.
8/10/1991Delhi airport police foils an attempt by a Saudi national to smuggle out a minor girl named Ameena.
3/11/1886Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi became the first Indian lady doctor. She passed the MBBS degree from Philadelphia University of America.
3/26/1992Accord with Bangladesh on Tin Bigha.
7/8/1996T.N. Seshan, Chief Election Commissioner, wins Magsaysay award.
3/21/1937Muhammad Jaffer, great Indian Hockey player, was born.
5/15/1995PM Rao reaches New York for a week-long visit.