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Historical Event on 8/27/2000

Mika Hakkinen wins the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix in SPA-Francorchamps at Belgium.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/1/1993The IAF joined in peace keeping duties in Somalia as part of the Indian contingent supporting UN operations.
2/12/1742Nana Phadnavis, one of the important members of Peshwa kingdom and the Maratha master-diplomat, was born.
4/24/1972Jamini Roy, Padmabhushan awardee and famous painter, passed away.
4/7/1935Shankar Abaji Bhise, famous Indian scientist, died.
10/28/1998The 1997 B.C. Roy National Award was presented to 18 medical experts.
3/13/1857Lord William Pit, Governer General of India (1823-28), passed away.
1/23/1992India becomes ASEAN dialogue partner.
5/21/1984Army moves in after 114 die in religious strife at Bomay.
8/25/199710,000 people residing in low lying areas in Gujarat shifted to safer places following incessant rains for two days. Death toll mounts to 265.
6/5/1994India test-fires a missile capable of reaching targets in China.