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Historical Event on 8/18/2000

The Supreme Court rejects a petition filed by former Navy chief Vishnu Bhagwat challenging his dismissal from service and the consequent direction stripping him of the title Admiral.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/3/1999Harkishan Singh Surjeet donates property share to his party CPI(M).
6/13/1991Shiv Sharma, Doordarshan Director General, was shot at in Delhi by suspected Punjab terrorists.
11/22/1991Supreme Court declares Karnataka's ordinance on Cauvery water dispute as unconstitutional.
1/16/1995India and USA form new trade framework called Indo-US Commercial Alliance and signs contracts worth $ 1.4 b.
12/22/1871Lord Edward Allanbaro, governor general of India (1842-1844), died.
9/11/1985Sri Lanka score their first Test victory by 149 runs against India.
7/27/1889Branch of Indian National Congress, 'British India Committee' , was established under the leadership of Dadabhai Navroji.
7/18/1947Indian Independence Act, signed by King George VI, was proclaimed as Indian Freedom Act, 1947.
11/1/1950First Indigenous Steam Engine from Chitranjan Rail Factory railed out.
4/13/1997Paes-Bhupathi corner doubles glory in the Gold Flake Open tennis in Chennai.