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Historical Event on 12/29/1997

Sonia Gandhi stepped into active politics.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/27/1952The use of Hindi language in addition to English language and of Devnagri form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals was authorised for warrants of appointments of Governors of State, Judges of the Supreme Court and Judges of the High Court.
7/18/1946U.K. Parliament approves British Cabinet mission report on India but Churchill says that the mission went too far in offering India independence outside of the Commonwealth.
2/7/1985Uday Merchant, cricketer (brother of Vijay, prolific scorer), passed away.
12/7/1997Leander Paes awarded 'The Sportstar' award.
12/23/1972Chandrasekhar takes 8-79 India v England at Delhi.
9/3/1979M. M. Bhatnagar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 14-06-1985.
9/1/1999Mr. Justice Arijit Pasayat, appointed Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
5/11/1993Toy factory fire kills over 200 people in Bangalore.
7/26/2000The Centre imposes a ban on employing children belowing 14 years as domestic servants by all Government employees in the All India services at the insistence of the NHRC.
12/31/1966Bishen Singh Bedi made his Test Cricket debut vs West Indies at Calcutta.