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Historical Event on 6/27/2000

Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, launches National Initiative for child protection of which childline is an integral part.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/28/1954The flight undertook its first VVIP commitment, when it carried the first Prime Minister of India, the Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, from Palam to Tilpat range and back to witness the 'Fire Power Demo'. It carried wide spectrum of VVIPs, including the President, the Prime Minister, renowned statesmen, Generals, Luminaries and visiting foreign dignitaries.
3/31/1986Bombay Telephone Nigam renamed as Mahanagar Telephone Nigam.
10/28/1997Gold import placed under Open General Licence.
5/30/1977Express Train fell into Beki river in Assam killing 44 persons.
7/21/1993Jayalalitha ends fast, Centre to set up a committee; Karnataka rejects the proposal.
6/6/1986Militant Sikhs in Amritsar call for the murder of Surjit Singh Barnala, Chief Minister of Punjab and J.F. Ribeiro, the Chief of Police.
12/12/1958Fergie Gupte takes 9-102 with leggies vs West Indies at Kanpur.
12/12/1958Vasco-de-Gama was the Last Viceroy of Portuguese, who ruled India.
4/2/1926The worst Hindu-Muslim riots break out in Calcutta.
8/3/1780British officer captain Bruce conquered Gwalior fort under Major Popham after defeating Sindhiya.