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Historical Event on 12/17/1959
Pattabhi Sitaramayya, president of Indian National Congress and politician, died at the age of 78.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 9/3/1915 | Following the monsoon, a good harvest is expected, except in Gujarat, in northern Rajputana and Punjab where isolated falls were recorded in Delhi. |
| 8/17/1944 | Indian Viceroy Viscount Wavell rejects Gandhi's request to discuss war support in return for Indian independence. |
| 10/14/1930 | The Flag of Freedom' or 'Swaraj Toran' a feature film produced by Prabhat Film Co.Kolhapur was prohibited by the Censor Board on October 14, 1930 on the grounds that it was objectionable in the existing political situation. The film, however, was cleared only after deleting certain portions and the title changed to 'Udaykal'. |
| 11/28/1997 | Seven-month-old United Front government, headed by Prime Minister I.K Gujral, bows out of office. |
| 12/28/1977 | Sumitranandan Pant, famous Hindi poet and literaeur, died. |
| 12/27/1976 | Yashpal, modern hindi litterateur, passed away. |
| 8/4/2000 | Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and the last member of the British royal family to bear the title ''Empress of India'', celebrated her 100th birthday. |
| 6/26/1991 | Sharad Pawar joins Union Cabinet as Defence Minister. |
| 10/24/1994 | Justice Ahmad Mushabber Ahmadi sworn in as Chief Justice of India. |
| 10/20/1963 | Navjot Singh Bhagwantsingh Sidhu, cricketer (Indian opening batsman), was born in Patiala. |
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