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Historical Event on 8/5/1999

Nisha Millet became the first Indian swimmer to receive the International Olympic Committee's Solidarity Scholarship, given to sportspersons with outstanding track record and possessing Olympic potential.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/16/1999The second phase of national AIDS programme is launched.
3/28/1984Bhausaheb Ranade, famous freedom fighter, passed away.
10/13/1999Atal Krishna Bihari Vajpayee became the Prime Minister of India.
9/12/1961Nalin Vilochan Sharma, great Hindi critic, died.
1/21/1997Delhi was the first city to use propane gas when 50 autorickshaws were started on trial basis.
12/5/1657Murad proclaimed himself Emperor of India.
8/13/2000The Government announces the opening up of the national long distance communication segment with no restriction on the number of players.
1/18/1970Kishan Singh at Cuttack sets record for 50 Km W.in 4.19.48.
5/10/1979Indy Khabra, Soccer(Football) player, was born.
9/9/1920Anglo Oriental College of Aligargh became Aligarh Muslim University. It was the first university to use the regional language.