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Historical Event on 7/17/1997

K.R. Narayanan,Vice President, wins in the Presidential election with a record margin to become the next head of state.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/27/1928Dattaji Krishnarao Gaekwad, father of Anshuman and batted in 11 Tests 1950's, was born in Baroda.
7/17/1903Joseph, versatile author in Malyalam language and critic Butshshor, was born.
12/15/1976Daily newspaper ""Lokmat"" published it's first Jalgaon edit
1/12/1948Gandhiji decides to fast for communal peace in Delhi for communal riots which broke between Hindus and Muslims at Calcutta. Mountbatten fails to dissuade Gandhiji.
7/5/1905Lord Curzon joined the part of Bengal to Asam and divided Bengal.
12/31/1966Bishen Singh Bedi made his Test Cricket debut vs West Indies at Calcutta.
11/11/1973India's first International Philatelic Exihibition started in New Delhi.
2/5/1981Kuda Bux, great Indian mystic (I'd Like to See), passed away at 75.
3/30/1996Congress I splits in Tamil Nadu. Group led by G.K. Moopanar makes alliance with DMK.
8/8/1990Violent protests rock Bihar against Mandal Commission Report implementation.