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Historical Event on 8/12/1928
The Olympic Games hosted by Amsterdam fully realized Pierre de Coubertin's vision: 'the nations of the world in friendly competition'. After a succession of Olympics dominated by North America and Western Europe, Amsterdam welcomed more than 3,000 competitors.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 5/28/1996 | BJP Govt. incapable of assembling a majority after two weeks. A left-wing coalition takes over headed by new prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda, Janata Dal leader and United Front coalition government. He held this office till 12 April 1997. |
| 8/10/1993 | Election Commission withdrew controversial order. By-polls to be held before 10. |
| 8/2/1958 | Arshad Ayub, cricketer (Indian off-spinner in 13 Tests between 1987-89), was born in Hydrabad. |
| 11/17/1994 | North Eastern Council decides to include Sikkim in the Council. |
| 4/26/1929 | British fliers make a record nonstop 4,130-mile trip from London to India. |
| 11/30/1994 | Mrinalini Desai, freedom fighter and famous litterateur, died. |
| 12/6/1929 | British Viceroy meets with Indian leaders to discuss dominion status for India. |
| 11/20/1760 | Phattesingh Bhosle passed away. |
| 4/5/1957 | The first Communist ministry in a state was installed in Kerala. |
| 6/30/1931 | June Thorburn, actress (Touch & Go, Children Galore), was born in Kashmir, India. |
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