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Historical Event on 10/4/1997

Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2D), fourth satellite in INSAT-2 series, became inoperable due to power bus anomaly. This satellite had capabilities such as mobile satellite service, business communication and television outreach beyond Indian boundaries.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/30/1991Norberto Carvalho, vetern freedom fighter of Goa freedom fight, passed away.
10/21/1959Chinese and Indian troops clash on Ladakh border.
1/17/1888Babu Gulab Rai, famous Hindi essy writer, critic and historian, was born.
2/11/1993Andhra Naxalites release four out of six hostages.
4/20/1989Launching of IRBM `Agni' fails.
1/17/1985Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test vs England.
3/6/1971Test debut of Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies at Port-of-Spain.
5/19/1993Government decides to merge Vayudut with Indian Airlines.
8/3/1996Leander Paes wins a bronze (tennis) at Atlanta, bringing India an Olympic medal after a gap of 16 years.
1/10/1996Centre sets up Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission.