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Historical Event on 4/29/2000

The Army institutes a high-level court of inquiry under Maj. Gen. C.B. Suku to look into the causes of the arms depot conflagration.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/18/1992Kanandevi, famous Bengali actress, passed away.
6/30/1966Judge K. Subba Rao became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 11/04/1967.
4/30/1936Mahatma Gandhi started staying in Sevagram Ashram at Wardha in the Central Provinces, making it his headquarters.
10/30/1999G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner, seeks enhanced security in the wake of threats to his life.
5/25/1611Emperor Jahangir married Meherunnisa, widow of Sher Afghan. She recieved the title Noor Jahan.
9/20/1998India lost the fifth and final match of the Sahara Cup by five wickets. Pakistan won the series 4-1 at Toronto.
11/22/1988Baba Amte wins U.N. Human Rights Award.
12/28/1921Prince of Wales inagurated Victoria Memorial Hall at Calcutta.
8/20/1997Premananda, self-styled godman, sentenced by Pudukottai district and sessions court to life imprisonment for two terms and a fine of Rs. 66.4 lakhs for rape of 13 inmates of his ashram and murder of a male inmate.
12/25/1979Opening day of Fourth Test Cricket, India 8-112 v Pakistan at Kanpur.