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Historical Event on 10/17/1817

Syed Ahmad Khan, great social reformer, educationist, journalist, leader and one of the most eminent builders of modern India, was born in Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/15/1982Doordarshan's national programme and the first nationwide colour transmission started by Delhi Doordarshan.
1/15/1921Babasaheb Anantrao Bhosle, eighth Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was born.
6/24/1946Congress party rejects British plan for provisional govt. pending constitution in New Delhi.
10/10/1999Congress-NCP talks still on forming a Government in Maharashtra.
7/27/1887Sardar Davar Tehmuras Kavasji, social worker and lawyer, was born.
3/25/1987Marxist-led alliance gets majority in Kerala and West Bengal elections .
11/2/1885Balwant Pandurang Kirloskar (Annasaheb), first great Marathi musical drama playwright, died.
4/23/1938Viceroy Lord Linlithgow opens the hydro-electric scheme at Malakand.
4/23/1938Chandbibi made treaty with Murad and gave 'Varhad' area to Mughals.
8/16/1974A.Shankar was appointed as the Narcotics Commissioner of India. He headed this office till 31st March 1977.