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Historical Event on 8/17/1992

20 members of the Janata Dal led by Ajit Singh break away from the parent body seeking separate seats in the Lok Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/19/1774Members of the Council and the Judge of Supreme Court of England came to improve the management in India.
2/12/1993The baggage rules relaxed further.
11/9/1967Bhartiya Kranti Dal, a new political party founded.
1/1/1979This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year of the Child"".
8/29/1931Gandhi arrives in London for second Round Table Conference on India.
1/8/1999Farah Khan made it a double, adding the National ladies snooker title in Delhi.
6/10/1987Jeevan, famous Hindi film actor, died.
10/24/1953Selection of the Dassault Ouragan fighter from France at this time reflected the decision to initiate diversification of supply sources. The first four of over 100 Ouragans, or 'Toofanis' as they were to become known in the IAF, reached Palam Airport from France and this type re-equipped Nos.8, 3 and 4 Squadrons in that order.
8/21/1987Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma elected the Vice President of India (1987 - 1992).
1/20/1997Indian Express launches its 18th edition from Belgaum.