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Historical Event on 1/17/1989
Colonel J. K. Bajaj was the first Indian to reach the geographic South Pole.
Other Historical Dates and Events |
4/5/1961 | Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in New Delhi by Indian Government for allopathic drugs. |
9/6/1990 | Prasar Bharti' bill passed in Parliament. |
12/27/1987 | Vijaypal Singh sets a record for TJ in 16.79s at Trivandrum . |
6/2/1986 | One thousand Sikhs arrested at demonstrations in Punjab. |
2/22/1885 | Jatindra Mohan Sen Gupta, great nationalist leader, was born. |
1/26/1950 | The new Indian awards known as Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra, were finally selected in June 1948 and annouced on the first Republic Day. Param Vir Chakra to the Victoria Cross, the Maha Vir Chakra to the Indian Order of Merit and the Vir Chakra is equivalent to the Military Cross. The Ashoka Chakra series, meant for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, was probably meant to replace the George Cross, Albert Medal and George Medal. |
8/13/1963 | Sisir Kumar Mitra, Physics scientist, died at the age of 73. |
5/18/1946 | Gandhiji discusses Plan with Cabinet Mission. |
1/18/1969 | Prajapita Brahma, great social reformer and freedom fighter, passed away. |
1/3/1921 | First Indian Parliament meets. |
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