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Historical Event on 8/17/1994

Opposition ends Parliament boycott.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/9/1909The Times reports failure of Gandhi Government negotiations on Transvaal laws.
9/4/1996Celebration of Platinum jubilee of B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital and Topiwal National Medical College from 4th September 1995 to 4th September 1996 (CIVIC).
9/17/1934Gandhiji announced his decision to retire from politics from October one to engage himself in the development of village industries, Harijan service and education through basic crafts.
4/29/1909Tukdoji Maharaj, social reformer, modern Saint and poet, was born at Yavli in Amravati district, Maharashtra.
8/29/1959India sends troops to Tibet border to block the Chinese.
3/3/1952The Indian National Congress secured absolute majority in the Lok Sabha in the General elections.
2/17/1998Re-poll is ordered in 599 polling stations spread over nine states, following reports of largescale booth capturing. The Election Commission is to probe malpractices in Madhepura, Baghpat and Patna.
2/4/1991An abortive bid to hijack a Calcutta-Agartala flight by a 24-year old youth.
3/31/1867Prarthana Samaj was established by Ranade, Bhandarkar and others at Mumbai in 1864.
6/4/1947Hindi daily 'Nai Duniya' started publication at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.