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Historical Event on 8/29/1905

Major Dhyanchand was born in a Rajput family at Prayag at Uttar Pradesh. He is remembered as a Master of Hockey. India celebrates this day as National Sports Day.

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5/26/1993The Centre decides to implement the Mandal Commission recommendation to provide 27\% reservation for the socially and educationally backward classes in the Central Services from 15th June.
9/30/1894Rangnath Ramchandra Diwakar, Gandhian leader, was born.
3/4/1995Kakrapar nuclear power station's second unit located near Surat synchronised to the western grid after mandatory tests.
7/22/1992Security scam: Planning Commission member V. Krishnamurthy resigns.
10/18/1996Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi to be the venue for the trial of former PM Rao.
2/21/1894Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, famous scientist, was born at Bhera, Punjab.
7/7/1799Ranjit Singh captured Lahore in Punjab from Sikh rulers.