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Historical Event on 2/17/1980

Indira Gandhi dissolves nine state assemblies led by opposition. She imposed presidential rule in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, U.P., Bihar, Orissa, M.P., Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat.

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2/6/2000''Water'' shooting stopped following suicide by a Shiv Sena activist; and director, Ms. Deepa Mehta asked to leave Varanasi.
1/4/1995IAF batch (Angel of Mercy) returns from Somalia after 16 months of stay and 700 sorties.
8/27/1952Vigyan Mandir inaugurated at Nazafgarh Road, New Delhi.
9/14/1893Celebration of 'Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav' (Festival of Lord Ganesha) started.
4/30/1909Sant Tukdoji Maharaj, great saint, patriot and social worker, was born at Yawali, district Amravati.
10/2/1993Prime Minister's employment project started in urban areas.
3/17/1943Indian troops retreat from Rathedaung to Buthidaung in the face of a renewed Japanese offensive on the Arakan front in Burma.
1/14/1985Dr. Nagendra Singh elected World Court Chief.
4/13/1993Bhupan Hazarika wins Phalke Award for 1992.
4/28/1996EC orders re-polling in 69 booths in four states.