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Historical Event on 10/21/2000

Seema Antil becomes the first Indian ever to win a global title by bagging a gold medal in disc throw in the World Junior Athletic championship in Santiago.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/1/1962Maharashtra State Finance Corporation started its operations.
1/25/1950The post of the Governor General of India was abolished.
10/24/1992Narmada, World Bank sets time to correct defects.
8/1/1993Dr. K. N. Raju, a Nilakantan protegee, assumes office as NAL's fourth Director.
8/1/1993Mahmud Gawan was appointed as Prime Minister, an office which he held till his execution.
8/10/1994President's rule in J&K extended for another 6 months beginning 3rd Sept.
8/10/1994Chandbibi made treaty with Murad and gave 'Varhad' area to Mughals.
11/29/1993Jahangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata ""J.R.D. Tata"", Bharat Ratna awardee, Father of Modern Indian Industries and founder of Indian Aviation industry, passed away at 89 in Gen
6/29/1976Sandhya Chib, Miss India-Universe (1996), was born.
11/29/1962Haryana achieved their target of supplying electricity to 100\% villages.