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Historical Event on 5/13/2000

Lara Dutta (21), who said beauty pageants give women a platform to ''voice our choices and opinions'' is named Miss Universe 2000 in the Cyprus capital Nicosia.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/21/1993Jayalalitha ends fast, Centre to set up a committee; Karnataka rejects the proposal.
4/24/1995K. Karunakaran elected to Rajya Sabha.
11/15/1993Supreme Court rules that the CEC is supreme
7/12/1999Rajendra Kumar (71), legendary actor who acted in over 150 Hindi films, died in Mumbai.
3/31/1994U.R. Rao, retiring ISRO Chairman, announces agreement with Russia for supplying 7 cryogenic engines.
8/6/1920Star Films Ltd., Bombay, was founded by Ardeshir M. lrani and Bhogilal K. M. Dave.
6/20/1995Mayavati Government wins vote of confidence.
4/9/1984Captain H.J. Singh of Indian Army crossed the Banihal Darsh with the help of Hand Glider and set a new record.
1/12/1953Patel Chest Institute opened by Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. All India Khadi Board constituted with centre at Bombay.
12/29/1953The States Reorganisation Commission.