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Historical Event on 12/17/1934

Khandesh Gandhi Mir Sukrulla, great patriot and freedom fighter, died.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/17/1934Sultan Mehmood completely destroyed the Temple of Somnath.
8/7/1934Gandhi begins a fast for penance following the violent treatment of a Hindu leader by some of his followers.
4/1/1979Central Institute of Fisheries Education came under the Administrative Control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
5/15/1999The BJP and at least 13 of its allies rename themselves the National Democratic Alliance.
6/7/2000Telecom Commission approves the free phone bonanza for all telecom employees announced by the Union Communications Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.
8/15/1854The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.
5/14/1953Y. N. Sukthankar was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 31-07-1957.
4/9/1695Waman Pandit, famous pandit poet, took samadhee at Bhogav.
3/20/1997Maharashtra (like H.P.) proposes to make carrying for aged parents mandatory.
5/12/1906Gandhiji support the ""Home Rule"" for India in the name of ''justice and for good of humanity"".