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Historical Event on 7/17/1996

Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/17/1996Saint Namdev passed away.
3/16/1966Judge Amal Kumar Sarkar became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 29/06/1966.
8/23/2000India, Japan unveil new global partnership and agree to start a formal security dialogue. Sanctions status quo on CTBT.
3/21/1791Tipu Sultan capitulated to Lord Cornwallis.
9/26/1996CBI chargesheeted Rao in St. Kitts case.
9/20/1998A. B. Bardhan is re-elected CPI general secretary.
3/5/1916Biju Patnaik, famous Oriya leader and Chief Minister, was born.
10/1/1993The two helicopters along with the first batch of fifteen personnel were ferried out in an AN-12 from Delhi to Mogadishu. The two helicopters were provided by 111 HU.
11/12/1969Indira Gandhi, who was expelled from Congress for indiscipline during President elections, made a large split and formed her own Congress Party with Jagjivan Ram as President. The party is recognised as Congress (I).
9/17/1950Govt. grants diplomatic recognition to Israel.