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Historical Event on 8/8/2000

S.Nijalingappa (97), former Karnataka Chief Minister, died at his residence in Chitradurga.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/19/1994CM decide to request Chief Election Commission to implement the photo identity card scheme in phases.
4/4/1999India routed China 5-0 in the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I second round play-off in Calcutta.
8/12/1928The Olympic Games hosted by Amsterdam fully realized Pierre de Coubertin's vision: 'the nations of the world in friendly competition'. After a succession of Olympics dominated by North America and Western Europe, Amsterdam welcomed more than 3,000 competitors.
12/4/1888Romesh Chandra Majumdar, great Bengali historian, was born.
2/18/1941There was a minor revolt in Royal Indian Navy which in now known as Indian Navy.
12/27/1990Central Govt. introduces fresh direct tax proposals to raise additional Rs. 810 crore by raising income tax and fixing limits for deduction of depreciation.
12/17/1933Lala Amarnath scores a century (118) in his Test Cricket debut.
7/13/1905Gandhiji opposes Bengal Partition, supports boycott of British goods. During Gokhale Lajpat Rai's deputation to Britain, he appeals to Colonial statesmen to treat India ""an integral part of the Empire"" with consideration. Sanjeevan, weekly from Calcutta, also raised the motto to boycott British Goods.
1/22/1986Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Awards instituted.
2/1/1986Pope John Paul II arrives in New Delhi for a 10-day visit.