May 28 in history: Atom bombs in Pakistan, Nepal becomes a republic, and more

 | Updated: May 28, 2021, 10:39 AM IST

Explosion in Dhori colliery near Dhanbad kills 268 miners, train accident in India kills 148, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

Alan Turing sets out theoretical basis for modern computers

Alan Turing sets out theoretical basis for modern computers

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Explosion in Dhori colliery near Dhanbad, India, kills 268 miners

Explosion in Dhori colliery near Dhanbad, India, kills 268 miners

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Pakistan detonates five atom bombs

Pakistan detonates five atom bombs

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Nepal becomes a republic, abolishes 240-year-old monarchy

Nepal becomes a republic, abolishes 240-year-old monarchy

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Jnaneswari Express derails in West Bengal, kills 148

Jnaneswari Express derails in West Bengal, kills 148

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