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Historical Event on 8/3/1996

Leander Paes wins a bronze (tennis) at Atlanta, bringing India an Olympic medal after a gap of 16 years.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/3/1996Sher Shah defeated Humayun for the second time at Hardoi in U.P. in the battle of Kanauj.
2/14/1970Supreme Court holds nationalization of banks illegal. Presidential ordinance revalidates nationalization.
12/5/1991The government reduces visa fees for tourists intending to visit India.
4/3/1984Sikh terrorists kill a member of Parliament in his home in New Delhi.
7/18/1990Following the end of six months Governor's rule, President's rule imposed in J&K.
5/22/1970Vijayanand Patnaik established political party `Utkar Congress'.
8/29/1880Madhav Shrihari Ane, greatest Freedom fighter, was born.
2/25/1963Nehru refuses to recognize China-Pakistan border pact in New Delhi.
8/8/1932Dada Kondke, famous Marathi actor, was born.
3/9/1974Guru Amudan Sharma, famous Manipuri dance master, passed away.