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Historical Event on 9/17/1998

Rabri Devi, Chief Minister of Bihar, expands the Cabinet, inducting nine ministers, even as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (Soren) group formally withdraws support to her ministry.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/1/1797Lord Cornwallis was sworn in as Governor General of India for a second time in England. However, he did not proceed to India till 1805.
2/22/1997India outplays Poland in the final hockey `Test' and win series 2-0.
10/21/1906Gandhiji went to England till Nov 30 on deputation to present Indians' case to Colonial Secretary.
6/11/1984574 Sikh army deserters arrested.
2/15/1992Kesri Publications started the first Indian newspaper in `Brail' lipi (language).
7/25/1992R. Venkataraman retired from the post of 8th President.
5/17/1996Four members (Sange Sherpa, Hira Ram, Tashi Ram, Nadre Sherpa) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition climb Mount Everest from the Chinese side.
1/20/1957First Indian Atomic Reactor ""Apsara"" at Trombay, Mumbai, was dedicated to the nation.
1/29/1983Piloo Mody, veteran Parliament member and senior leader of Janata Party, passed away.
12/12/1992Government asks CBI to probe the demolition of the masjid in Ayodhya.