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Historical Event on 2/8/1999

Gen. K. Sundarji (69), former Chief of Army Staff, died in New Delhi.

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9/3/1992Delhi High Court verdict on Bofors challenged in the Supreme Court.
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3/6/1990India wins Indira Gandhi Gold Cup hockey tournament.
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