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Historical Event on 6/17/1991

Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Posthumous) (1875-1950).

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/31/1997Merger of SCICI and ICICI confirmed with effect from 1/4/1996.
3/3/1943Gandhi breaks his hunger strike after 21 days.
4/19/1976Indira Gandhi proposes a resumption of ties with Pakistan in New Delhi.
6/11/200027 army personnel die after the bus carrying them plunges into a gorge at a spot 80 km from Jammu.
3/31/1930Shyamji Krishna Varma, freedom fighter, nationalist and patriot, passed away in Geneva.
12/20/1959Jasu Patel takes 9-69 during India vs Australia tour at Kanpur.
11/11/1923Shamasunder Gururaj Mudgal, great educationist, was born at Bijapur, Bagalkot.
4/5/1961Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in New Delhi by Indian Government for allopathic drugs.
4/5/1993The Left and Democratic Front earns two third majority at the Tripura Assembly elections.
2/9/1946Demonstrations were held against the trial of the INA men. The ratings and a few units of the Royal Indian Navy rise in open Mutiny in Mumbai harbours.