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Historical Event on 7/17/1996

Madras to be known as 'Chennai' henceforth.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/15/1988Dalai Lama recoganised the rights of China in foreign affairs and Army Operations in Tibet region.
6/15/1988Ruknud-din Firuz Shah, son of Emperor Iltutmish, was assassinated.
8/9/1992Golden jubilee celebrations of the Quit India Movement begin in Bombay.
9/14/199778 persons die and around 250 are injured as four bogies of Ahmedabad-Howrah Express de-rail while crossing a bridge on Hasdeo river near Champa Railway Station in Bilaspur district, Madhya Pradesh.
5/13/1946Sarwate and Banerjee add 249 runs for the 10th wkt stand for Indians v Surrey.
11/15/1913Ravindranath Tagore (1861-1941), received the message that he was awarded with Noble Prize in literature for his collection of poems ""Gitanjali"" . He was the first Indian to be awarded with Nobel Prize. (13 or 15)
11/1/1936Dr. Adarsh Sein Anand, justice, was born at Jammu (J & K State). He was the Chief Justice of India from 10/10/1998.
3/15/1996Kashmiri militants and Central govt. hold talks on ending violence and to initiate the democratic process in J&K.
12/28/1883Under the leadership of Surendra Nath Banerji, the political group of Bengal organised National Conference as ""Bharat Sabha"".
5/25/1611Emperor Jahangir married Meherunnisa, widow of Sher Afghan. She recieved the title Noor Jahan.