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Historical Event on 1/17/1917

Dr. Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran, (M.G.R.), Indian film star, politician and charismatic Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was born at Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was also the founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga (AIADMK).

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/15/1947Hindu-Muslim association in Calcutta.
1/26/1931Gandhiji was unconditionally released from prison.
4/3/1978Pandit Hridaynath Kunzru, social reformer, politician, passed away. He contributed greatly to public life, fighting against caste system, untouchability etc. He was closely affiliated to the 'Servants of India Society' with Ghokhaleji. He even declined to accept the ""Bharat Ratna"" award conferred on him.
12/22/1999The Government says there is no hidden agenda behind the US lifting of curbs.
10/24/1605Jahangir became the fourth Emperor of Mughal Empire at Agra.
3/20/1965Venkataraghavan takes 8-72 vs New Zealand at Delhi.
7/22/1993R.K. Khandekar, PM's aide, denies Harshad Mehta's charges.
4/26/1993Indian Airlines' IC 491 crashes at Aurangabad, killing 55 passengers.
12/12/1971All the facilities and pocket money provided to the former kings were cancelled by the Indian Parliament.
8/6/1997Army confirms social activist Sanjay Ghose's death who was abducted by ULFA.