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Historical Event on 10/23/1997

I.K. Gujral, PM, leaves for Edinburgh to attend Commonwealth Heads of Govt. Meeting.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/11/1923Harish Chandra was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His work in a narrow branch of modern mathematics led to its developement to such an extent that it drew the attention of mathematicians all over the world.
12/14/1901Gandhiji reaches Rajkot via Porbunder.
6/28/1995Madhya Pradesh in central India is designated a `tiger state' to protect the animal from poachers and settlers.
9/23/1999India rejects Pakistan's proposal for an international conference on arms control.
5/1/1886May Day was first observed in Chicago, USA. Work, Social activities, Rest, for 8 Hours.
3/31/1980Nirmal Mukherjee, the last Indian Civil Service Officer, retired from service as Cabinet Secretary.
5/7/1973The foundation stone was laid of Itanagar, the new capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
11/25/1956Lal Bahadur Shastri, Railway Minister, resigns from the office or Railway Minitery, taking moral responsibility for Ayyapan rail disaster thus setting a rare example for politicians.
9/7/1996First phase of J & K Assembly elections.
7/12/1674Chhatrapati Shivaji signed a friendship treaty with East India Company.