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Historical Event on 2/17/1986

Jiddu Krishnamurti, famous Indian philosopher (Kingdom Happiness), passed away at the age of 90 yrs at Ojai, California, USA.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/18/1904Ramnath Goenka, president and founder of Indian Express Group, was born.
6/7/1631Begum Mumtaj Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan, Emperor of India, passed away at Burhanpur a few hours after the birth of a daughter. She was married in 1612 and the Taj Mahal was built for her.
5/15/1873The proposal to dissolve East India Company was passed in England.
6/11/1998Chetak helicopter of IAF rescued a Border Security Force Jawan stuck waist deep in quicksand.
12/13/1991Justice M. H Kania of Maharashtra sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of India.
1/20/1997The third Test between India and South Africa ends in a draw in Johannesburg.
6/9/1957General Election ( 2nd) of India ends.
4/20/1965First Indian team led by M. S. Kohli ascends the Everest.
11/22/1990Laloo Prasad Yadav, Bihar CM, wins confidence motion (202-108).
8/18/1997Shanvac-B, India's first genetically engineered vaccine for Hepatitis B was launched.