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Historical Event on 8/25/1997

Konkan Railway line in Goa, except for a short stretch between Pernem and Maharashtra border, becomes operational.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/9/1909The Times reports failure of Gandhi Government negotiations on Transvaal laws.
4/17/1917V.Sp. Manickam, famous Hndi writer, was born at Melasivapuri (Pudukkottai).
2/2/1989France's highest civilian award, 'Legion d' Honour, conferred upon Satyajit Ray by President Mitterrand at Calcutta.
12/28/1983Gavaskar achieves his 30th century beating Bradman's 29.
12/25/1919Naushad, famous film music director, was born.
11/12/1959Keshavrao Marutirao Jedhe, great leader of Harijans and farmers, passed away.
8/20/1991India's Ambassador to Romania J.F.Ribeiro shot by Sikh extremists in Bucharest.
11/2/190850 years after the start of direct rule, Edward VII talks of 'prudently extending' democracy.
6/17/1947Burma was adopted as republic by constitution assembly.
3/22/2000INSAT-3B launched.