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Historical Event on 7/24/2000
The trial in the Rs. 133 crore urea scam resumes after about one year in the special court for CBI cases in New Delhi.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 11/2/2000 | John Wright is appointed India coach by the BCCI. |
| 1/11/1991 | Ravi Naik of Maharashtra Gomanthak party sworn in as the CM of Goa. |
| 12/28/1972 | C. Rajagopalachari, the only Indian Governor General, died. |
| 7/21/1907 | Gulam Mohamad Bakshi, former Prime Minister Jammu and Kashmir, was born. |
| 10/29/1991 | Janta Dal leaders inculding V.P. Singh arrested on way to Ayodhya. |
| 4/9/1965 | Fighting breaks out in the Rann of Kutch between Indian and Pakistani troops. Pakistan attacked Indian borders, Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet, this was manned by the State Armed Police Batallions. In Kutch launched its 8th Infantry Division supported by two regiments of M47/48 Pattons. Operation 'Desert Hawk' was launched to draw away reserves from other vulnerable areas, and possibly to test India's resolve. The Indian Army did not rise to the bait. |
| 10/11/1927 | Sarojini Regani, great journalist, was born at Secunderabad. |
| 7/10/1992 | P.Chidambaram,Union Minister, resigns owning responsibility for investing in 'Fairgrowth'. |
| 8/9/1942 | Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested. |
| 9/9/2000 | Venus Williams wins the women's singles in the U.S. Open championship. |
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