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Historical Event on 12/17/1959

Pattabhi Sitaramayya, president of Indian National Congress and politician, died at the age of 78.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/30/1941Gandhiji, at his own request, is relieved of hi-leadership of Congress by Working Committee.
11/7/1958Nehru said the role of Gen. Mohammed Ayub Khan in Pakistan had increased the 'risk and danger of war' between India and Pakistan.
5/15/1958Gift Tax Act was introduced.
7/13/1990Union Ministers Arun Nehru, Arif Mohammed Khan and Satpal Malik submitted their resignation in protest against O.P.Chautala's taking over as CM of Haryana.
2/12/1890Shastri A. R. Krishna was born.
6/13/1757Clive marched to Murshidabad against Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah along with the force comprising of 1800 British and 2000 Indian soldiers with eight canons.
8/10/1930In the 'Gandhi Cap Case' in Guntur, the magistrate prohibits wearing of Gandhi caps within a five-mile radius of the town.
10/9/1931Air Force was established.
5/13/1998World Bank cancels India donors meet.
10/13/1905Sister Nivedita died.