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Historical Event on 8/12/2000

Neelam Jaswant Singh heaves the discus to a National mark (59.53m) in the Travancore National circuit athletics meet in Thiurvananthapuram.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/17/1863Sayajirao Gaekwad of Baroda was born.
3/16/1946Alladiya Khan, famous singer of Kolhapur Darbar, passed away.
3/6/1990India wins Indira Gandhi Gold Cup hockey tournament.
2/18/1999Ramakrishna Hedge, Commerce Minister, launched the India Brand Equity Fund (IBEF).
9/29/1914German cruiser Emden shells Madras.
10/31/1885St. Stephen's Hospital was opened. It was the first hospital for women and children at Delhi.
7/31/1946Jinnah threatens sanctions of ""Direct Action"".
4/7/1935Shankar Abaji Bhise, famous Indian scientist, died.
4/2/1970Privy purses and special privileges of former Indian rulers abolished.
1/10/1986Pakistan decides to lift 8-year-old ban on private trade with India.