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Historical Event on 8/29/1926

Ramkrishna Hegde, former Central Cabinet Minister and Chief Minister of Karnataka, was born.

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5/4/1783Tipu Sultan was enthroned as the ruler of Mysore after the death of Haider Ali in a simple ceremony at Bednur. He continued the Second Mysore War against the English. He defeated many EnglishGenerals like Brithwhite & Col. Bailey. Tipu Sultan signed the treaty at Mangalore on 11th March 1784 A.D. which was known as the Mangalore treaty.
7/6/2000Mohan Lal bags Best Actor Award for his sensitive portrayal of a Kathakali artist in ''Vaanasprastham'' and the film wins the Best Feature Film and Best Editing Awards at the 47th National Film Festival-2000.
4/27/1996First phase of election for 11th Lok Sabha, and assembly election in 6 states.
7/11/1994Delhi IG (prisons) Kiran Bedi wins Magsaysay Award for public service.
2/19/1992Shridhar Narayan Bendre, famous painter, passed away.
8/2/1993CEC Seshan postpones all elections including by-elections to December in protest against the government's attempt to subjugate the Commission.
10/21/1997RBI de-regulates deposit rates, reduces CRR and Bank Rate (from 10\% to 9) and allows banks to have two sets of Prime Lending Rates.
1/17/1989Colonel J. K. Bajaj was the first Indian to reach the geographic South Pole.
6/6/1999Paes-Bhupathi bagged their maiden Grand Slam doubles crown, defeating Goran Ivanisevic and Jeff Tarango in the final.
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.