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Historical Event on 8/29/1991
Second operational Indian Remote Sensing satellite (IRS-1B) launched by a Russian launch vehicle, Vostok. It is still in service.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 7/31/1995 | Rishang Keshing,Manipur CM, wins the vote of confidence. |
| 9/12/1899 | Vibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, world famous Bengali novelist, was born. |
| 12/27/1990 | DMK led Pondicherry ministry, headed by D. Ramachandran, resigns following loss of majority. |
| 1/5/1953 | Andhra University celebrated its silver jubilee. |
| 2/22/1996 | Madanlal Khurana, Delhi CM, resigns (Hawala scandal). |
| 8/1/1846 | Dwarkanath Tagore, a Hindu philanthropist, died in London. |
| 5/29/1982 | Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala, was approved by Union Cabinet. |
| 3/8/1921 | Sahir Ludhiyanvi, famous film lyricist, was born. |
| 1/19/1990 | Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh ""Osho"", Indian free love guru, modern mystic and controversial cult figure, died in Pune at the age of 58 years. He will be remembered as a great orator and for founding of Rajnishpuram in USA. |
| 11/14/1996 | Competition Post Card', a new category of postcard, priced Rs. 2 introduced. |
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