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Historical Event on 10/17/1940

Mahatma Gandhi called for Individual Satyagrah and Vinoba Bhave started it.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/16/1932Britain instituted new electoral plan for India: to allow limited untouchables and giving them separate representation.
7/21/1891Jairamdas Doulatram, great leader, journalist and freedom fighter, was born at Karachi.
5/22/1961Jnanpeeth Award was instituted and the first award was given in 1965. This award is given for the best creative literary writing by any Indian citizen in any of the languages included in the VIII Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The award carries a cash price of Rs 2.5 lakh, a citation and a bronze momento.
1/8/1956Tryambak Sitaram Karkhanis, founder of 'Maharashtra Drama Group' (Maharashtra Natak Mandali), died.
7/5/1994Vaikom Mohammed Basheer, 86, Malayalam literary genius, died in Beypore in Kerala.
8/15/1772Divani and Faujdary courts seperated by East India Company.
6/1/1945Tata Fundamental Research Institute was established.
8/30/1990Parliament unanimously passes the Prasar Bharati Bill.
1/10/1953Opening ceremony of Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research held.
3/28/1991Chautala asked by Governor to prove his majority on the floor of the house.