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Historical Event on 2/22/1997

India, Turkmenistan and Iran sign transit agreement.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/16/1990Dr. R.R. Diwakar, Gandhian and former Union Minister, passed away.
2/6/1995India and France decide to set up permanent Secretariat in Paris during the Indo-French Joint Business Council in Delhi.
2/26/1996Parliament's budget session opens.
5/14/1972Fighting between Indian and Pakistani forces along the Kashmir border reported.
9/6/1995Meenatai Thackrey, social worker and Matoshree of Shivsainik's, passed away.
3/13/1978Ghulam Mustafa Guard, cricketer (3 wkts in 2 Tests for India), passed away.
10/29/1964Priceless and irreplaceable gems, including the famed 'Star of India' of 563.35 carats and 2.5 inches in diameter, were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA, in a daring burglary. An alarm system was discontinued years ago as was the all-night guard in the gem hall, both for reasons of economy. The jewels were uninsured due to high-priced premiums. There were other jewels too that were also robbed during this time.
9/16/1913Kasturba Gandhi was arrested.
12/21/1956The Hindu Adoption Sub-Act 1956 was accepted.
11/25/1995The four-states of Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh proposes trade bloc for western States (Western Regional Cooperation).