3 May 1969Death of Zakir HussainZakir Husain
President Zakir Husain dies in office.
Historical records for India in 1969, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
President Zakir Husain dies in office.
Indira Gandhi's government nationalises fourteen major commercial banks.
ISRO is formed under the Department of Atomic Energy with Vikram Sarabhai leading India's expanding space programme.
V.V. Giri takes office as the fourth President of India.
Parliament enacts legislation to regulate monopolistic and restrictive trade practices.
The Indian National Congress splits amid conflict between Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the party organisation.
Leads a split from the ruling Congress Party & forms the Janata Dal (United) Party
Morarji Desai leaves the government after losing the Finance portfolio during the dispute over bank nationalisation.
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