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Historical Event on 8/17/1944

Indian Viceroy Viscount Wavell rejects Gandhi's request to discuss war support in return for Indian independence.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/2/1841Akbar Khan revolts against Shah Shuja in Afghanistan.
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12/19/1945Gandhiji lays foundation stone of C. F. Andrews' Memorial Hospital at Santiniketan.
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2/1/1855East India Railways were held for formal inauguration; Howrah station was opened.
1/24/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected to become the first President of India and 'Jana Gana Mana....' was accepted as the National Anthem of the country.
5/18/1945Bhagwat Subramaniam Chandrasekhar, cricketer (brilliant Indian leggie 1964-79), was born in Banglore. He received Arjun Award and Padmashree awards in 1972.
12/16/1990Dr. M. Channa Reddy resigned as Andhra Pradesh CM.
4/10/1880C.Y. Chintamani, renowned journalist, was born.
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