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Historical Event on 5/8/1997

India decides to import currency notes for the first time.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/21/1994The Supreme Court declares that SC/ST will lose status on migration to other states.
5/26/2000In a significant development, the Government decides to allow disinvestment up to 60 per cent equity of Air India.
8/29/2000Supreme Court releases of 115 'Veerappan aides' on bail or otherwise till further orders.
7/17/1893Lokmanya Tilak was arrested for 18 months.
2/28/1963Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, passed away at Sadaqat Ashram, Patna.
2/20/1997RBI relaxes capital adequacy norms for commercial banks.
11/20/1859Elfinstone, Governor of Bombay Province and historian, passed away.
1/5/1671Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured the 'Salher' fort from Mughals.
1/10/1966Tashkent Conference between Pakistan and Indian leaders ended after signing of peace accord by Lal Bahadur Shastri and General Ayub Khan.
6/25/1996Sunderlal Bahuguna, noted environmentalist, ends 74-day repentance fast at Rajghat following assurance from PM Deve Gowda.