import numpy as np
from pandas import *

def panda_test():

    # generate some data
    data = np.random.rand(50,5)
    # generate some dates
    dates = DateRange('1/1/1969',periods=50)
    # generate column headings
    cols = ['A','B','C','D','E']

    df = DataFrame(data,index=dates,columns=cols)

    # save to HDF5Store
    store = HDFStore('bugzilla.h5', mode='w')
    store['df'] = df # This gives: OverflowError: mktime argument out of range
    store.close()


if __name__ == '__main__':
    panda_test()