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Historical Event on 11/5/1920
Indian Red Cross society was founded in India under Bengal Act VIII. St.John Ambulance Association is a wing of this societywhich directed Improvement of Health, Prevention of Diseases and Mitigation of Suffering activities.
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| 6/16/1951 | Nehru opponents founded People's party at New Delhi. |
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