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Historical Event on 3/27/1997

South African President Nelson Mandela arrives in New Delhi on official visit.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/6/1998The Maharashtra Government rejects the Srikrishna Commission findings on the 1992-93 communal riots and the serial blasts in Mumbai, but agrees to act on the panel's suggestions to refurbish the police force.
7/29/1884Tyagraj Paramshiv Kailasam, leading playwright of Kannad language, was born.
12/4/1999Uman J. Shah is sworn in West Bengal Governor.
1/4/1964The First Diesel Engine came out of the Varanasi Diesel Engine Carshed.
7/29/1748Boscawen landed 25 km south of Pondicherry.
8/4/2000Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and the last member of the British royal family to bear the title ''Empress of India'', celebrated her 100th birthday.
3/12/1996Election Commission rejects claim by Indira Congress as the real Congress. The 'hand' symbol will remain with Indian National Congress headed by PVN Rao.
9/24/1997I. K. Gujral, Prime Minister, formally stated India's claim to permanent membership of Security Council at the U.N. General Assembly meeting.
7/7/1763Britishers declared Mir Jafer as Nawab of Bengal.
8/29/1995National Sports Day declared.