Austin Indian Community - AustinIndian.com
| | | | | | | | | | | |
 


 

Historical Event on 8/17/1997

Leander-Mahesh duo wins International ATP doubles in Connecticut.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/16/1996The four basin states of Narmada valley - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra - reach agreement to raise the height of Sardar Sarovar dam in Gujarat to 436' after which hydrological studies will be done for 5 years to decide whether the height should be raised to the awarded 455'.
5/16/1994Phani Mujumdar, veteran film producer and director, passed away.
5/16/1994Muhammad Tughluq Shah II passed away at Sindh.
7/29/1991Vazhappadi K. Ramamurthy, Union Labour Minister, resigns on account of differences on Cauvery water issue.
4/8/1897Henrich Von Stephan, famous General Postal Union and freedom fighter, passed away.
4/13/1993Bhupan Hazarika wins Phalke Award for 1992.
1/9/1935Britain signs the Trade Pack with India.
9/25/1947Kashmir accedes to Indian Union.
12/1/2000An armed intruder snipes at naval commando Satvir Singh at the official residence of the Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar in the high- security Rajaji Marg area in New Delhi. The Navy sets up an enquiry board to probe the incident.
6/18/1993Advani takes over as party President.