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Historical Event on 3/16/1997

The first batch of three Russian-made Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft reaches India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/25/1880Brahmo Samaj of modernisation and fraternity amongst religions Nababidhan Keshab Chandra Sen introduced.
10/24/1953Selection of the Dassault Ouragan fighter from France at this time reflected the decision to initiate diversification of supply sources. The first four of over 100 Ouragans, or 'Toofanis' as they were to become known in the IAF, reached Palam Airport from France and this type re-equipped Nos.8, 3 and 4 Squadrons in that order.
7/5/1968Naval Submarine wing in Indian Naval Force came into existence with the arrival of the first submarine from the Soviet Union.
5/14/1994LTTE banned for the second time under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
5/20/1915Gandhiji founded Satyagraha Ashram (later known as Sabarmati Ashram after the name of the river) at Ahmedabad.
5/5/1944Gandhi-Jinnah talks break down on Pakistan issue.
9/21/1996Rao resigns Congress Party President post.
3/23/1947Lord Mountbatten was sent as a Viceroy to India who was designated to free India.
2/2/1917Maharshi Vinayak Ramchandra Patwardhan (Annasaheb), collegue of Lokmanya Tilak, passed away.
12/26/190723rd session of the Indian National Congress was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Bose. In this session, Congress was split into two groups named 'Extremists' under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai and 'Moderates' under the leadership of Dr. Rashbehari Bose. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta took active part on the moderate side. Anand Bazar reported with headings as ""The 23rd National Congress. Presidential Election. Tilak's Amendment. Uproarious Proceedings. Free Fight. Police Aid. Pandal Cleared. Police Escort Tilak. Adjourned Sine Die"".