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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
4/9/1965After Indo-Pak conflict of 1965, the Raksha Medal, Samar Seva Star and some others were introduced.
11/15/1992At least 170 people die in heavy rains and floods in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
8/5/1905Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar, social reformer, was born.
12/26/1978Indira Gandhi released after week in jail for refusing to testify on corruption.
1/10/1955The Auxiliary Air Force squadrons were equipped with the HAL-designed HT-2 trainer - officially introduced into service.
1/19/1982Bombay High Court finds allegations against Chief Minister A. R. Antulay justified. Antulay resigns.
6/8/1968Madhuri Mani Iyyer, famous singer of Karnatak Gharana, passed away.
3/2/1930Gandhiji addresses letter to Viceroy intimating his intention to break Salt Law if Congress demands are not conceded.
11/3/19843,000 die in a three-day anti-Sikh riotsin India.
9/2/1947Gandhiji is mobbed in Calcutta house; gives up idea of Noakhali visit. Peace efforts intensified.