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Historical Event on 11/23/1997

Nirad C.Chaudhuri, famous author, completed 100 years of his life.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/15/1942George VI awards the George Cross to the people of Malta.
2/2/1996Gold price zooms to all-time record high of Rs. 5600 per 10 grams.
12/24/1902Shashi Mukhi of Classic Theatre, Calcutta, was the first Indian to record on gramophone. This song was on 25 cms. one sided disc and the lyrics were ""Kanha Jeevan Dhan"" from the play Shri Krishna. The song was recorded by Gramophome and Typewriter Company.
11/17/1947Rajendra Prasad elected the President of Indian National Congress.
5/15/1949Matsya Union formally merged with Greater Rajasthan.
5/17/1997Two workers belonging to Mamsapuram near Srivilliputtur ''burnt alive'' at neighbouring Edayankulam by its residents who took them hostage.
10/29/1958Dhondo Keshav Karve, first social and educational reformer of Maharashtra, honoured by Bharat Ratna Award.
2/19/200018 people die following a fire on the Ferozepur-bound 2137-down Punjab Mail between Dushkeda and Savada stations near Bhusaval, about 433 km from Mumbai.
11/19/1917Indira (Pridarshani) Gandhi, the first Indian Lady Prime Minister, was born at Allahabad. She was the only child of Jawharlal Nehru and took active participation in freedom fight by forming ""Vanar Sena"" (a team of young detectives). She lead India in a successful war against Pakistan to seperate East and West Pakistans and establish the nation of Banglades
8/26/1997Vice President Krishan Kant takes over as Chairman of Rajya Sabha.