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Historical Event on 2/17/1993

Rani Gaidinliu, freedom fighter, social reformer and political leader, died at her native village in Manipur. The British army made a surprise attack on her position and captured her. On 17th October, 1932, Pandit Nehru once wrote ""A day will come when India will remember her and cherishe her"".

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/10/1902Hemraj, politician, was born at Dera Gopipur, (H.P.).
8/10/1963The Kamraj Plan.
9/17/1956Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC ) established.
1/14/1990J&K Governor quits.
8/7/1980Mother Teresa visits the poor in Bronx at New York.
9/7/1947Gandhiji leaves Calcutta for Delhi; commences daily visits to riot-affected areas.
7/5/1996Janata Dal expels dissident Maneka Gandhi from primary membership of the party.
6/12/1970Gopinath Kaviraj, Padmavibhushan awardee and critic, passed away.
4/1/1954Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee became the first Indian to become the Air Officer Commanding, India Command. He was in this office till 08/Nov/1960.
7/27/1998B. B. Lyngdoh is sworn in Meghalaya Chief Minister.