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Historical Event on 2/22/1997

Jockey Mark Gallagher shot at and injured in Bangalore.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/26/1948First ever trade agreement with Pakistan.
7/14/1942Britishers Quit India resolution was passed by Congress Working Committee. They demanded departure of British and agreed on passive resistance until India's independence. It was declared on 8th August, 1942 at August Kranti Maidan (Gowalia Tank).
3/8/1986L.K. Advani elected President of BJP.
7/24/1985Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sikh leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal of Akali Dal signed a peace contract known as 'Punjab Accord' thus ending the four-year agitation in Punjab.
11/6/1962National Defence Council established.
3/28/1984Bhausaheb Ranade, famous freedom fighter, passed away.
10/14/1955Colombo Plan conference held at New Delhi pleas for technological aid to Asia .
12/19/19842,500 killed in Bhopal gas tragedy.
12/21/1998The Viswabharati University in Calcutta presents the 'Deshikottama' award to Nobel laureate Prof. Amartya Sen.
6/7/1993Sai Baba escapes attempt on life. Four assailants and two bodyguards were killed.