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Historical Event on 5/17/1992

R. Venkataraman, President, leaves for a six-day visit to China.

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3/5/1999The indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher ''Pinaka'' is successfully test-fired at Chandipur-on-sea in Orissa.
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6/19/1966Shiv Sena was established.
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4/20/1965First Indian team led by M. S. Kohli ascends the Everest.
2/24/1996Naresh Chandra appointed India's ambassador to USA.
12/7/1825First Steam Engine Ship ""Enterprise"" reached Calcutta.
8/28/1997Jain Commission, chaired by Justice M.C. Jain, submits interim report on Rajiv Gandhi assassination.
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