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Historical Event on 12/17/1933

Lala Amarnath scores a century (118) in his Test Cricket debut.

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1/9/1972In 1971, 433 feature films produced in the world with a record and a top position in film production.
12/30/1953The Untouchability (Offences) Bill published in the Gazette of India.
9/24/1999The Chief Controller of Defence Accounts (pensions) was renamed as the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts(Pensions), Allahabad.
8/18/1800Fort William College was established at Calcutta.
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1/24/1950Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected to become the first President of India and 'Jana Gana Mana....' was accepted as the National Anthem of the country.