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Historical Event on 4/17/1983
Rohini (RS-D2), placed in orbit, was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload. Launched by the second developmental launch of SLV-3.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 2/12/1824 | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, metaphysician, social reformer, religious leader, was born at Jeevapar Tankara, Kathiawad near Morbi. |
| 11/12/1959 | Keshavrao Marutirao Jedhe, great leader of Harijans and farmers, passed away. |
| 9/1/1947 | Indian Standard Time was adopted. |
| 2/17/1997 | Notorious criminal Charles Sobhraj released from jail after 20 years, and re-arrested soon after release under Foreigners' Regional Registration Act. |
| 2/3/1977 | Government relaxes rules of Emergency to permit normal political activity and electioneering. |
| 10/19/1921 | Pandurangshastri Athvle, founder of 'Swadhyay Pariwar', was born. |
| 3/23/1940 | All India Muslim League passed resolution for the formation of Muslim homeland i.e. Pakistan. |
| 7/30/1987 | India says it will revive the 'Agni' IRBM programe. |
| 4/24/1965 | Kosi Barrage inaugurated by King Mahendra of Nepal. |
| 7/7/1946 | Gandhiji addressed the A.I.C.C. meeting at Bombay; Congress accepted the Cabinet Mission plan of May 16. |
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