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Historical Event on 4/17/1983

Rohini (RS-D2), placed in orbit, was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload. Launched by the second developmental launch of SLV-3.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/4/1898Kariamanikkam Srinivasa Krishnan, Indian Scientist and Physicist-Philosopher, was born in Tamil Nadu.
1/12/1992Kumar Gandharva (Shivputra Siddharamaiya Komkali), famous Classical singer, passed away at the age of 67.
1/19/1697Maharana Pratap, the founder of Mewad and eminent personality, passed away.
7/1/1781British troops defeated Hyder Ali's progress. He was checked by Eyree Coote after the battle of Porto Novo and becamed subdued.
12/29/1953The States Reorganisation Commission.
3/24/1981Bombay beat Delhi by an innings and 46 runs to win the Ranji Trophy.
11/15/1937Jayshankar Prasad, famous Hindi writer, died. His works include the epic (mahakavya) ""Kamayanee"" and plays ""Chandra Gupt"" and ""Ska
2/5/1968Narottam Nagar, veteran hindi writer, passed away.
6/1/1933Fortnightly 'Bal Sanmitra' was published.
11/13/1922Mahadev Sadashivrao Ande, freedom fighter and political leader, was born.