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Historical Event on 2/17/1993
Rani Gaidinliu, freedom fighter, social reformer and political leader, died at her native village in Manipur. The British army made a surprise attack on her position and captured her. On 17th October, 1932, Pandit Nehru once wrote ""A day will come when India will remember her and cherishe her"".
Other Historical Dates and Events |
8/17/1986 | In the Jehovah's Witnesses' case, the Supreme Court rules that ""singing National Anthem is not obligatory"". |
10/9/1942 | Bibi Amar Kaur, freedom fighter, successfully hoisted the national flag at Jail Gate of Lahore. She was then arrested and send to Ambala Jail. |
1/19/1990 | Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh ""Osho"", Indian free love guru, modern mystic and controversial cult figure, died in Pune at the age of 58 years. He will be remembered as a great orator and for founding of Rajnishpuram in USA. |
3/2/1963 | China reports troops have left disputed area in India. |
7/19/2000 | The Centre has no locus standi in Thackeray case, says the Prime Minister and rejects the resignations of Shiv Sena nominees in the Union Cabinet-- Manohar Joshi, Suresh Prabhu and Balasaheb Vikhe-Patil. |
4/8/1997 | Delhi High Court quashes charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy against L.K. Advani (BJP President), and former Union Minister V.C. Shukla in the Jain hawala case. |
11/12/1996 | Over 350 people die in mid-air collision in Bhiwani district, Haryana. |
10/12/1860 | Sir Henry G W Smith, leader of British-Indian forces, passed away at the age of 73. |
3/18/1948 | Socialist Party of India (SPI) disassociates itself from the Congress. |
3/11/1993 | Gen. K.V. Krishna Rao returns to Jammu & Kashmir as Governor. |
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