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Historical Event on 7/29/1979

Choudhary Charan Singh was sworn in as the fifth Prime Minister of India heading the Janata (S)-Congress coalition. He held this office till January 14, 1980. Jagjivan Ram became the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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11/9/1998India rejects Pakistan's bid to internalise the Sir Creek issue at the bilaternal talks in New Delhi.
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9/19/2000Karnam Malleswari adds a glorious chapter to Indian sports history at the Sydney International Convention Centre by becoming the first woman to gain an Olympic medal.
9/30/1972Pakistani troops shell into the Indian zone of Kashmir.
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7/18/1953Riots against increase in streetcar fares continue with demonstrators taking control of parts of Calcutta.
6/7/1989Sheetal Pandya set up a world record at the age of 5 years.