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Historical Event on 5/15/1999

The BJP and at least 13 of its allies rename themselves the National Democratic Alliance.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/8/1936Corbett National Park was established. It was the first country in the country.
1/17/1833William Rush, Indian sculptor (Spirit of the Schuylkill), passed away.
9/29/2000The Government raises the prices of petroleum products across- the-board while cutting import and excise duties on crude oil, diesel and motor spirit (petrol).
1/25/1971Himachal Pradesh High Court was established at Shimla for Himachal Pradesh Territory.
11/22/1991Supreme Court declares Karnataka's ordinance on Cauvery water dispute as unconstitutional.
8/2/1958Arshad Ayub, cricketer (Indian off-spinner in 13 Tests between 1987-89), was born in Hydrabad.
2/28/1997The samadhi of Morarji Desai - Abhay Ghat - near Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad to be converted to a national monument, this was decided on Feburary 11.
7/26/1991Tamil Nadu and Karnataka observe bandh over Cauvery water issue.
10/3/1831Britishers captured Mysore.
4/5/1930Mahatma Gandhi reached Dandi, a small costal village in Gujarat, after travelling 385 kms with 78 followers to break the recently imposed ""Salt Law"". This event is known as 'Dandi March' and was started from Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad.