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Historical Event on 6/17/1839

Lord William Bentik, governor general of India, was born.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/10/1955Prakash Padukone, internationally famous Badminton player, was born.
11/11/1994The Supreme Court stays Karnataka Reservation Act.
12/5/1898Josh Malihabadi, famous Urdu poet, was born.
7/11/1973India frees 438 Pakistani prisoners on medical grounds.
7/6/1955Marshall Tito and Nehru's joint declaration in Belgrade.
2/1/1931Gandhi chiefs order campaign of civil disobedience to continue.
12/12/1955The President promulgated an ordinance providing the usage of Hindi with English for official purposes of Indian Union. B.G. Kher Commission (under article 344(I) of the Constitution) constituted. Hindi Teaching Scheme was introduced under Ministry of Home Affairs.
3/26/1991Chautala loses majority after the disqualification of three Janata Dal (S) members. Janata Party merges with Janata Dal (S).
3/14/1967Vijay Yadav, cricketer (Indian wicket-keeper between More & Mongia), was born in Gonda.
2/9/1993Silver prices crash as the govt allows passengers to import upto 100 k and reduces customs duty on 35 baggage items from 255 to 150 \%.