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Historical Event on 8/17/1985

Rajiv Gandhi announces Punjab state elections in India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/26/1992The Tin Bigha corridor leased to Bangladesh as per the Indo-Bangladesh agreement.
6/21/1991P. V. Narasimha Rao was sworn in as the ninth Prime Minister of India. He reimained in this office till May 16, 1996. He formed a 54-member ministry in the 10th Parliament.
8/18/1951Indian Institute of Technology was opened in Kharagpur, West Bengal.
10/11/1923Harish Chandra was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His work in a narrow branch of modern mathematics led to its developement to such an extent that it drew the attention of mathematicians all over the world.
5/31/1997Fourth National Games opened at Bangalore.
1/18/1970Kishan Singh at Cuttack sets record for 50 Km W.in 4.19.48.
1/18/1997Khanna Committee recommends more power to RBI over non-banking financial companies.
9/7/1993India and China sign border peace accord.
9/1/1999The Congress(I) President, Ms. Sonia Gandhi, launches a broadside against the Vajpayee Government on handling of Kargil issue.
8/1/1994The Railway passenger insurance scheme comes into force.