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Historical Event on 6/17/1917

Krishan Kumar Chopra, medical practitioner and social worker, was born at Lahore.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/18/1974Jayaprakash Narayan led a procession against economic conditions in Patna. There was lathi charged and he issued a call for total revolution. He also started the 'Citizens for Democracy' movement.
2/11/1977Dr. Fakruddin Ali Ahmad (1905-1977), the 5th President of India, passed away in office.
7/1/1906Pulavar Kulandai, great author and poet, was born at Bhavani.
11/21/1973Seth Govinddas, M.P. of Jabalpur, was honoured in the Central Hall of Parliament for completion of 50 years in Parliament, which was an unprecedented record.
2/18/1975Syed Nazir Ali, cricketer (2 Tests for India, 4 wickets), passed away.
5/27/1990Om Prakash Chautala, former CM, wins Mehem by-election.
10/30/1991Bansilal Ladda, veteran freedom fighter and law expert, passed away.
10/14/1947Narsingh Chintaman Kelkar, great litterateur, politician and editor, died.
6/7/1631Begum Mumtaj Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan, Emperor of India, passed away at Burhanpur a few hours after the birth of a daughter. She was married in 1612 and the Taj Mahal was built for her.
12/21/1974Inssatvahana, the first establishment to give submarine training, was commissioned at Visakhapatnam.