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Historical Event on 5/17/1897

Dhirendra Varma, famous linguist, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
9/6/1903Russia increases import duties on Indian and Ceylon tea in retaliation for British import policies in Moscow.
2/22/1982South-South Conference opens in New Delhi.
4/27/1705Aurangzeb captured the Fort of Vagingera.
4/1/1995The Airports Authority of India (AAI) formed by the merger of IAAI and NAA. AAI manages five international airports, 87 domestic airports and 28 civil enclaves.
11/7/1995G-15 summit concludes calling for South-South cooperation and reduction of trade barriers, tariffs among the member countries, stability of interest and exchange rates.
1/5/1994Jnanpith Award was given to U. R. Anantha Murthy (Kannada).
4/1/1936Orissa state was formed as a province of British India separating from Bihar.
9/26/1999Six selected for Shanti Swaroop award for Science.
4/27/2000Arun Bharat Ram takes over as the president of the Confederation of Indian Industry.
3/6/1962Ambika Chakrovorty, great revolutionary and warrior, passed away.