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Historical Event on 4/17/1983

Rohini (RS-D2), placed in orbit, was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload. Launched by the second developmental launch of SLV-3.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/17/1993Congress (I) working committee reaffirms its faith in Rao; BJP asks for PM's resignation .
3/31/1990Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was given to Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1841-1956) (Posthumous).
5/18/1985Dr. P. C. Alexander appointed High Commissioner in Britain.
12/11/1906Mysore Gururaj Vijayasarathi, cricket Test umpire for 13 tests from 1951-60, was born in Karnataka.
4/27/1996General Election (11th) of India begins.
3/8/1930Mahatma Gandhi started civil disobedience movement continues in India.
11/20/1947Parliament gives Indian government censorship powers over press at New Delhi.
1/31/1963Peacock declared as National Bird of India.
10/2/1996Mother Teresa made honorary US citizen.
2/10/1982K. R. Meher-Homji, cricket wicket keeper (one Test, one catch, no stumps), passed away.