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Historical Event on 5/17/1993

Visiting Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres signs an MOU with his Indian counterpart to end nearly 4 decades of inactivity in bilateral relation.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/1/1992Mohan Choty, comedy film actor, passed away.
3/2/1986Kashinath Ghanekar, famous stage artist, passed away.
2/21/1990The Bombay Sappers join the club of the select few, who received colours from the President of India (21-2-90).
12/25/1974Indian Aeroplane Jumbo 747 was hijacked and taken over to Rome.
5/7/1958Acharya Kripalani elected leader of a new opposition group in the Lok Sabha.
4/23/1968Bade Gulam Ali Khan, famous ghazal singer, passed away.
4/8/1973India takes control over Sikkim after anti-government riots.
11/29/1991Test Cricket debut of Javagal Srinath vs Australia at Gabba.
6/30/1966Judge K. Subba Rao became the Chief Justice of India. He held this office till 11/04/1967.
11/2/1956Express Train plunged down the Marudaiyar river embarkment killng 143 persons.