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Historical Event on 2/28/2000

The Supreme Court orders notice to the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Ms. Jayalalitha, on a special leave petition filed by the State Government against the Madras High Court judgment upholding the trial court's order discharging her in the ""coal import case"".

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/13/1991Shatrughan Sinha, film star, decides to contest New Delhi Lok Sabha seat on a BJP ticket against Rajesh Khanna, the Congress nominee.
2/16/1955Maghnath Saha, famous scientist, passed away.
7/18/1953Riots against increase in streetcar fares continue with demonstrators taking control of parts of Calcutta.
3/8/1997G. K. Moopanar unanimously elected first president of Tamil Maanila Congress.
9/10/1980Mangalore University established.
8/7/1991India successfully launches Prithvi-III, surface-to-air missile from Sriharikota.
12/3/1956Manik Bandopadhyay, modern Bengali novelist and story writer, passed away.
2/17/1968Dr. Kailas Nath Katju, freedom fighter, politician, leader, Governor of Orissa and West Bengal, passed away.
10/20/19916.1-7.1 earthquake in uttar Kashi and three northern districts of UP in the Himalayan foothills kills more than 1,600 people.
6/29/1998Government decides to grant full statehood for Delhi and create three new States namely Uttaranchal, Vananchal and Chattisgarh.