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Historical Event on 5/13/1962
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) became the second President of India. He held this office till May 13, 1967.
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| 3/12/1954 | Indian National Academy of Letters ""Sahitya Academy"" inaugurated by Dr. Radhakrishnan. |
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| 12/6/1952 | First Indo-Soviet Trade agreement signed. |
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