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Historical Event on 1/31/1997

INS Vikrant, Indian Navy's first aircraft carrier, de-commissioned.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/28/1992Karnataka government withdraws order allowing nine private organisations to start capitation fee for engineering colleges.
4/11/1999India successfully test-fires the extended range ''Agni-II'' missile, bridging a key gap in its minimum nuclear deterrent profile.
11/13/1998Pravabati Devi (88), freedom fighter and `Mother Teresa of Orissa', dies at the orphanage set up by her at Chharchanpali.
4/26/1992Medha Patkar arrested in Gujarat as the third Annual Goldman Environmental Prize of $ 60000 is awarded to her.
4/26/1992Badauni Abdul Kadir, famous Muslim historian, was born.
10/29/1992Komar Singh, the first Indian Ambassador to Israel, presented credentials to President Chain Herzog in Jerusalem.
1/30/1997Mahatma Gandhi's ashes immersed in Sangam.
2/1/1785Warren Hastings left India on Feb 8 and attended the Council meeting for the last time.
12/15/1803East India Company captured Orrisa state.
12/27/1926Imperial Airways announces the first scheduled air service to India from New Year in UK.