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Historical Event on 8/17/1997

Leander-Mahesh duo wins International ATP doubles in Connecticut.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/8/1992Mother Teresa, nobel prize winner, was presented 'Bharat Ki Mahan Suputri' award.
9/16/1955Leopold C. M. S. Amery, British minister of Colonies (India), died at the age of 81.
6/24/1986Government announced that unmarried mothers under its employment would also get maternity leave.
9/27/1990Kabita Garari sets record for 10 Km W (Women) in 48.10 at Beijing Asian Games.
5/17/19764 Indians successfully skied down from the slope of Trishul peak.
4/10/1997Announcement of UP's 70th new district to be re-named after Jyotiba Phule.
9/23/1980Indira Gandhi gains power to imprison without trial.
10/29/1992Komar Singh, the first Indian Ambassador to Israel, presented credentials to President Chain Herzog in Jerusalem.
3/10/1926Dilbagh Singh, Air Chief Marshal, the second Sikh Chief of Air Staff and Indian Air Force, was born in Punjab.
5/29/1947Establishment of Indian Standard Institution.