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Historical Event on 5/17/1857

Bahadhur Shah II declared as the emperor of India.

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11/22/1988Baba Amte wins U.N. Human Rights Award.
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10/4/1993PM surveys the quake-hit villages and sanctioned Rs. 50 crore.