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Historical Event on 2/17/1994

Former US Congressman Stephan Solarz named Ambassador of India.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/17/1780Indian Governor General Warren Hastings duel with Francis to settle personal and official quarrels. Francis was wounded but survived.
7/11/1832British Parliament finally rejected to remove the appeal of Hindus puritans against Sutee abolition, as demanded by tradional orthodox Indians.
7/11/1832Akbar captured Ahmednagar.
3/9/1997Bangladesh and Chakma refugee leaders sign a historic agreement for repatriation of the 50,000 refugees sheltered in six camps in Tripura for the past 11 years.
1/29/1997Olympic Hockey captain Pargat Singh announces retirement.
7/18/1993India beats France 3-2 in a sensational Davis Cup tie to enter into the semi-final.
8/26/1947Nawab of Bhopal announced accession of the Bhopal state to the Indian Dominion.
10/12/1993RBI liberalises credit and monetary policy.
4/1/1995Open General Licence (OGL) list expanded from 43 to 75 as import of consumer goods liberalised.
10/12/1997Queen Elizebeth II, accompanied by husband Duke of Edinburgh Philips, arrived in New Delhi on a week-long state visit to mark India's 50th anniversary of Independence.