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Historical Event on 10/17/1817

Syed Ahmad Khan, great social reformer, educationist, journalist, leader and one of the most eminent builders of modern India, was born in Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/23/1920Air transportation began in India by two Royal Air Force planes between Karachi and Bombay, and Air Mail service started.
2/21/1997J. M. Lyngdoh appointed Election Commissioner.
12/9/1658Dutch troops occupy harbour city Quilon (Coilan), India.
5/27/1951Taraporewala Aquarium was inaugurated at Mumbai by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
12/12/1905Mulkraj Anand, Indo-Anglian novelist and critic of international repute, was born in Peshawar, Pakistan.
4/13/1994United Arab Emirates lost to India in its first official ODI.
9/18/1972India becomes the top film producer of the world with 433 feature films made in 1971.
8/18/1997Shanvac-B, India's first genetically engineered vaccine for Hepatitis B was launched.
8/18/1997Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni passed away in his capital.
2/12/1993Kapil Dev crosses 400 wickets and 5000 runs in test cricket.