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Historical Event on 5/25/1877

Sir John Lawrence--passenger steamer of McLean & Co. of Calcutta--sank near the coastline of Orrisa in a storm. This ship carried 732 passengers.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/25/1877Rana Sangram Singh, King of Mewad, fought Babur near Kanwa at Agra and lost the battle and died thereafter. He had vowed not to enter Chittogarh without a victory.
2/25/1920Balraj Madhok was born.
1/16/1919Nasikrao Khantadu Tirpude, former Duputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was born.
4/2/1991Haryana Governor recommends President's rule.
3/17/1989Daily newspaper 'Sakal' published its edition in South Maharashtra.
4/19/1976Maharshi Dayanand University established in Haryana.
8/7/1934Gandhi begins a fast for penance following the violent treatment of a Hindu leader by some of his followers.
4/5/1987The centenary of Bombay Fire Brigade was celebrated. (CIVIC).
3/27/1999World No. 2 Viswanathan Anand won the title with a round to spare in the rapid section of the Amber rapid and blindfold chess tournaments in Monte Carlo.
6/13/1991Shiv Sharma, Doordarshan Director General, was shot at in Delhi by suspected Punjab terrorists.