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Historical Event on 8/12/1928

The 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.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/6/1990VHP-sponsored 'karseva' in Ayodhya passes off peacefully.
10/21/1950China invades Tibet.
3/9/1997Mumbai takes Wills Trophy in Mohali.
6/27/1964Teen Murti Bhavan, official residence of the Prime Minister of India, became the Nehru Memorial Museum.
11/25/1990Sri Lanka all out at 82, Venkatapathy Raju (I) 6-12 off 17.5 overs.
8/1/1994Surendra Singh was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-07-1996.
7/27/1998The Centre announces a hefty hike in the pay scales of university and college teachers.
5/27/1930Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was arrested during Salt Movement.
12/20/1999The Delhi HC dismisses a plea from Rajendra Yadav challenging his retirement from the Prachar Bharati Board.
7/1/1947Independence of India Bill passed.