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Historical Event on 2/2/2000

The Government decides to appoint former Chief Justice of India M.N. Venkatachaliah as the Chairman of the National Commission to review the Constitution.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/9/1935Britain signs the Trade Pack with India.
3/20/1602United East India Company of the Netherlands i.e. Dutch East India Company was chartered by States-General of Holland. During its 96-year history, it became one of the world's most powerful companies.
4/23/1930Riots break out in Peshawar; 20 Indians shot down after killing of three Britishers.
12/31/1984Rajiv Gandhi was sworn is as the 6th Prime Minister of India. He succeeded his mother Indira Gandhi. He became the Prime Minister of India for a second time and first time after elections.
8/5/1604John Eliot, ""Apostle to Indians,"" Bible translator, baptized.
6/2/1988Raj Kapoor, famous film actor, director and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, passed away.
8/15/1982Doordarshan's national programme and the first nationwide colour transmission started by Delhi Doordarshan.
8/28/1997Election Commission orders that no convicted person will be allowed to contest elections even if an appeal against the conviction was pending in a higher court.
11/29/1952First international organization for birth control founded in Bombay.
8/13/1993Rama Rao vows not to return to the house unless the government is ousted.