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Historical Event on 8/29/1956

India gets $ 360 million loan as food aid.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/7/1958Nehru said the role of Gen. Mohammed Ayub Khan in Pakistan had increased the 'risk and danger of war' between India and Pakistan.
4/14/1988Ashok Kumar, actor, recieved the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.
2/13/1989Aubrey Menen (76), Renowned writer, passed away in Kerala.
4/26/1813Swati Tirunal Ramavarma, outstanding composer of Carnatic music in Kerala, was born in a royal family of Travancore.
3/31/1913Foundation stone of 'Gateway of India' was laid by Sir George Sydneham Clerk.
1/26/2001Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Lata Mangeshkar.
6/18/1940Forward Block Party was established.
11/8/1991K.P.S. Gill reappointed DGP in Punjab.
1/1/1976Broadcasting of Commercial Advertisements on TV stations started.
10/29/1991Janta Dal leaders inculding V.P. Singh arrested on way to Ayodhya.