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Historical Event on 5/23/1947

The U.K. Cabinet today took the historic step of agreeing to Lord Mountbatten's proposal for the partition of India into two states, one Muslim and the other Hindu. The Viceroy is to have a series of talks with Lord Listowel, the Secretary for India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
11/24/1992It was decided that Lok Sabha session would start with the national song ""Vande Mataram"" and end with National Anthem ""Jana Gana
1/30/1991Union Government dismisses Karunanidhi government. President's rule imposed in Tamil Nadu.
11/20/1969The Union Home Ministry decides to reserve posts for SC\STs in the public sector undertakings.
5/21/1992Manohar J.Pherwani, 58, Chairman of the National Housing Bank, died.
8/16/1974A.Shankar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 31st March 1977.
9/28/1929Lata Mangeshkar, great playback singer, was born.
9/13/1991Churchil Alemao, former Goa CM, who was wanted under COFEPOSA, surrenders to the police in Panaji.
7/27/1982Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi first visited the US in almost 11 years.
6/15/1990Punjab Government returned gold and other valuables seized from Golden Temple during the 1984 Blue Star operation to SGPC.