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Historical Event on 10/29/1996

Kamini' (Kalpakkam Mini), a 30 KW research reactor which uses man-made Uranium-233 as fuel and the only working reactor of its kind in the world, attains 'criticality'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/7/1999Nareshwar Dayal is appointed India's High Commissioner to UK.
11/2/1994Three British hostages freed in Saharanpur, UP, after a fierce encounter.
8/13/1795Ahilyabai Holkar passed away at the age of 70.
9/29/1708British East India Company and New East India company merged.
1/10/1964Battles between Muslims & Hindus in Calcutta.
8/5/1950Gopinath Bardoloi, architect of modern Assam, freedom fighter and leader, passed away.
3/25/1989India's first super-computer X-MP-14 of US make was dedicated to the nation.
11/7/1990Lawrence Durrell, great Indian English and author (Mount Olive), passed away at the age of 78.
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.
12/16/1990Dr. M. Channa Reddy resigned as Andhra Pradesh CM.