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Historical Event on 3/3/2000

Nitish Kumar, Samata Party leader, sworn in Bihar Chief Minister. Governor V.C. Pande's decision evokes widespread criticism.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/16/1975Sikkim High Court was established at Gangtok for Sikkim territory.
1/18/1971Barrister Nath Pai, freedom fighter and member of parliament, passed away at the age of 49.
7/17/1996Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.
2/4/1946Dr. Satnarayan Nathulal Jatiya was born in Jawad, Distt. Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh).
7/30/1933Gandhiji informs the Government of Bombay of his decision to march from Ahmedabad to Ras with 33 followers to revive Civil Disobedience movement.
5/11/1970A bill for setting up of ""North Eastern Council"" passed.
12/19/1952Nehru announces the Government's decision for establishing an Andhra State, constituting Telugu speaking areas of the State of Madras, excluding the city.
8/9/1942Mahatma Gandhi after announcing 'do or die' slogan alongwith 'Quit India Movement' at Bombay was arrested along with 50 others. Gandhiji was interned in Aga Khan Palace at Poona. This Do or Die slogan deep rooted in Indian hearts and resulted in nationwide Quit India Movment. This day is commemorated as ""Kranti Day"". Govind Vallabh Pant was send to Ahmednagar Jail, while Sarojini Naidu and many other leaders were also arrested.
2/25/1923S. Kumaran, political, social reformer and Trade Union worker, was born in Alleppey, Kerala.
10/18/1992Zimbabwe's first Test match vs India at Harare.