Tamil Nadu Timeline

Salem

6 events, 1882 to 1997; 1 marked as turning points.

  1. 1882

    1. Aug 1882Conflict

      Salem riots of 1882

      Hindu-Muslim riots broke out in Salem over a procession route past a new mosque; the trials that followed made C. Vijayaraghavachariar famous.

  2. 1935

    1. 1935Cinema

      Modern Theatres studio founded at Salem

      T. R. Sundaram started Modern Theatres in Salem, a studio that went on to make more than 150 films.

  3. 1937

    1. 1937Legislation

      Prohibition introduced in Salem district

      The Rajaji ministry introduced prohibition of liquor in Salem district, the first such experiment in the Presidency.

  4. 1944

    1. 27 Aug 1944Politics

      Justice Party becomes Dravidar Kazhagam at Salem

      Meeting at Salem, the Justice Party, now led by Periyar, took the name Dravidar Kazhagam and gave up contesting elections.

  5. 1992

    1. 1992Welfare

      Cradle Baby Scheme launched against female infanticide

      The Jayalalithaa government introduced the Cradle Baby Scheme, allowing parents to leave unwanted infant girls with the state anonymously.

  6. 1997

    1. 17 Sep 1997Education

      Periyar University established at Salem

      Periyar University, named after E. V. Ramasamy, was established at Salem on his birth anniversary.