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Historical Event on 8/13/1997

The contentious women's reservation bill put on the back burner with PM Gujral saying govt. would not push through such a major social legislation until there was a consensus on it.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/25/1983Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Acharya Vinobha Bhave (Posthumous) (1895-1982).
10/31/1966Mihir Sen swam Panama Canal in 34 hours 15 minutes.
4/7/1942Anandshankar Bapubhai Dhruv, famous Gujarati expert, Sanskrit Pandit and editor of a monthly magzine, died.
6/22/1898The last total Solar Eclipse of 19th century was seen in India.
11/18/1999Sonia Gandhi pleads the President on Nalini's case.
3/2/1986Kashinath Ghanekar, famous stage artist, passed away.
12/11/1929Subhash Pandharinath ""Fergie"" Gupte, cricketer (brilliant Indian leg-spinner), was born in Bom
8/18/1993The Transport Development Council decides to abolish Pathkar (entry tax) and increase the fee for national permit from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000.
9/10/1966Parliament approved the Punjab Re-organisation Bill for the formation of Haryana and Punjab as two independent states.
9/10/1966A battle was fought at Turkra or Turkra Qasba (in the Balasore district) in which the Afghans were routed.