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Historical Event on 4/17/1917
V.Sp. Manickam, famous Hndi writer, was born at Melasivapuri (Pudukkottai).
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| 2/19/1861 | Rani Rashmoni, great nationalist, who compelled the British to abolish the tax imposed on fishing in the river, ingeniously blocking the trade and commerce on the part of Ganges, passed away. |
| 12/16/1909 | Lal Singh Narayan Singh, cricketer (scored 15 & 29 in India's 1st Test match), was born near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
| 7/18/1987 | Amitabh Bachhan resigns his Lok Sabha membership. |
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| 8/15/1960 | Maharashtra State Sahkari Grihvitta Corporation was established. |
| 11/1/1961 | First passenger Plane flight AVRO HS748. |
| 8/8/1955 | Dr. Homi J. Bhabha elected chairman of the international conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy. |
| 4/30/1909 | Sant Tukdoji Maharaj, great saint, patriot and social worker, was born at Yawali, district Amravati. |
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