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Historical Event on 8/5/1999

Nisha Millet became the first Indian swimmer to receive the International Olympic Committee's Solidarity Scholarship, given to sportspersons with outstanding track record and possessing Olympic potential.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/7/1900Ranga N.G, professor and politician, was born.
11/17/1999India beats New Zealand by seven wickets to win the one-day cricket series in New Delhi. Saurav Ganguly adjudged the 'man of the match' and 'man of the series'.
12/31/1861Cherrapunji in Assam received rainfall of 22,990 mm in 1861. This was a world record in itself as no other country or place had received rains to such an extent.
4/1/1839Medical College Hospital in Calcutta having only 20 beds was opened for male patients .
12/15/1988Landslide victory for GNLF in Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council elections.
2/4/1910New Press Censorship bill announced; govt. say repressive measures necessary to halt unrest.
6/30/1993AN-12 phasing out marked the end of a glorious chapter of transport operations in the IAF.
6/14/1991Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed.
3/4/1961First Indian aircraft carrier naval fighter vessel ''I.N.S. Vikrant'' was commissioned in Belfast.
5/6/1993Violence in Orissa state secretariat, CM manhandled.