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Historical Event on 5/17/1996

Rusi Modi, cricketer (736 runs 10 post-war Tests for India), passed away.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/2/1976Lok Sabha passes the 42nd Constitution Amendment Bill making India a Socialist Secular Republic and laying down the fundamental duties of citizens.
3/19/1936Raghav Kaneria, great artist and decorator, was born.
10/3/1999Insp N Gojen Singh won a 'silver' medal in 10,000 m. race and 6th position in 5,000 m. race in the 8th Asian Junior Athletic Championship ( International Level) held at Singapore.
5/27/1997Sri Lanka claims Independence Cup, winning the second match in the best-of-three finals in Calcutta.
6/14/1991Punjab was declared ""disturbed area""; army deployed.
7/8/1996Mathematical Olympiad was held in Mumbai - the first time in India (from 08-17, 1996).
2/15/1901Muddan, famous Kannad poet and author, passed away.
9/26/1985P.T. Usha sets record for 100m (Women) in 11.39 seconds at Jakarta.
9/6/2000Telecom workers launch a nation-wide strike in protest against inadequate safeguards prior to the corporatisation of the department from October 1.
6/21/1997Sethi claims sixth National billiards crown in Bangalore.