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On the 5th of January, a significant date in Indian history, we celebrate the births of multiple influential figures who have made substantial contributions across varied fields. Among these notable personalities is Mamata Banerjee, the dynamic Chief Minister of West Bengal and the leader of the All India Trinamool Congress. Born into a middle-class family in Kolkata in 1955, Banerjee, affectionately known as Didi, embarked on her political journey during her college days by joining the Congress Party.
Here is the list of major events on January 5 over the years
| Year | Events on January 5 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | January 5, 1880 | Birth of Barindra Kumar Ghosh, Indian revolutionary and journalist who played a key role in India's freedom struggle. |
2 | January 5, 1893 | Birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, spiritual leader who introduced meditation and yoga to the West. |
3 | January 5, 1934 | Birth of Murli Manohar Joshi, an influential Indian politician. |
4 | January 5, 1941 | Birth of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, former captain of the Indian cricket team. |
5 | January 5, 1952 | Birth of Sushil Kumar Modi, a senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament. |
6 | January 5, 1952 | Death of Nawab Mohammed Iftikhar Ali Khan, the 8th Nawab of Pataudi and captain of the Indian cricket team. |
7 | January 5, 1955 | Birth of Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the All India Trinamool Congress. |
8 | January 5, 1973 | Birth of Uday Chopra, Bollywood actor, producer, and screenwriter. |
9 | January 5, 1976 | Birth of Ganja Karuppu, Tamil cinema actor known for his comic roles. |
10 | January 5, 1992 | Birth of Kshetrimayum Malamengamba Meetei, Indian professional football player. |
11 | January 5, 1994 | Birth of Anjum Moudgil, Indian sport shooter who has gained international acclaim. |
12 | January 5, 2009 | Death of Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar, former Chief Minister of Tripura. |
13 | January 5, 2014 | Launch of GSAT-14 communication satellite aboard GSLV MK.II D5, marking the first successful flight of an Indian cryogenic engine. |
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Story first published: Saturday, January 4, 2025, 13:17 [IST]
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