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Historical Event on 2/17/1968

Dr. Kailas Nath Katju, freedom fighter, politician, leader, Governor of Orissa and West Bengal, passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/24/1890Shishirkumar Mitra, Physics expert, was born in Calcutta.
7/15/1997Mahesh Chander Mehta, Environmental activist, wins Ramon Magsaysay Award.
2/14/1976Urban Land Ceiling Regulation Act comes into force.
4/11/1942All-India Congress party rejects British offer of dominion status at New Delhi.
4/11/1942Jalal'ud-din Firuz Khalji establishes the Khalji dynasty at Delhi.
5/13/1962Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67).
1/22/1986Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Awards instituted.
11/20/1997Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat arrives in New Delhi. India and Palestinian national authority take stock of stalled West Asia peace process. Two sides sign first umbrella Memorandum of Understanding.
8/5/1975The RSS, Anand Marg, Jamat-i-Islami, and 23 other organisations were banned. Parliament approved Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA). Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) approved by the Parliament.
2/1/1972International Airports Authority of India established.