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Historical Event on 2/17/1993

Rani Gaidinliu, freedom fighter, social reformer and political leader, died at her native village in Manipur. The British army made a surprise attack on her position and captured her. On 17th October, 1932, Pandit Nehru once wrote ""A day will come when India will remember her and cherishe her"".

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/1/1992Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Academy established at Satara.
5/9/1917Fighting breaks out at Kharkwasta in the north-west frontier of India.
5/23/1923Nirode Ranjan Chowdhury, Indian cricket pace bowler (1949-52), was born in Calcutta.
12/24/1924Mohammed Rafi, famous playback singer, was born.
1/26/1982Meera Behn (Medlin Slade) freedom fighter, and Gandhin by thought awarded 'Padma Vibhushan'.
8/15/1925Sadashiv Pandurang Jantre, great freedom fighter and social worker, was born .
11/9/1999BJP asks Kalyan Singh to step down, chooses Ram Prakash Gupta as his successor.
8/28/1934Justice Sujata Manohar was born.
5/15/1958Gift Tax Act was introduced.
3/27/1989Delhi beat Bengal by an innings and 210 to win the Ranji Trophy.