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Historical Event on 11/17/1915

Vishnu Gopal Pingle was hanged for revolting against the Indian Army in Talegaon prison of Pune.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/30/1826The first Hindi newspaper 'Udant Martand' was published from Calcutta under the Editorship of Pandit Shridhar Shukla.
6/9/1997At least 50 persons were killed and 5,000 families affected in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Gangktok.
12/7/1825First Steam Engine Ship ""Enterprise"" reached Calcutta.
3/8/1930Mahatma Gandhi started civil disobedience movement continues in India.
10/11/1923Harish Chandra was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His work in a narrow branch of modern mathematics led to its developement to such an extent that it drew the attention of mathematicians all over the world.
7/10/1992SROSS-C placed in orbit. Indian National Satellite (INSAT-2A), first indigenously-built satellite of second-generation INSAT series launched from Kourore. This is more operational multi-purpose communication and enhanced meteorology satellite. It is still in service.
1/18/1971Barrister Nath Pai, freedom fighter and member of parliament, passed away at the age of 49.
1/22/1990The International Literacy Campaign was launced in the country by the Prime Minister at a national function held at New Delhi. (8-9-90).
1/9/1935Harishankar Sharma, great educationist, was born at Jaipur.
5/27/1951Taraporewala Aquarium was inaugurated at Mumbai by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.