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Historical Event on 8/17/1947

The first British troop leaves for England after Indian independence.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/29/1994Air India and Indian Airlines converted into companies.
11/5/1994Russi Modi appointed Chairman of Air India and Indian Airlines.
2/7/1687Mughal army won the Gowalkonda fort. Kutubshahi came to end.
1/14/1758Emperor of England's charter allowed the East India Company to keep to any booty taken in war against the enemies of the king and the company. The confisticated goods, after the war, could be kept with them.
1/3/1997Jayalalitha, former Tamil Nadu CM, inprisoned for 27 days, released on bail.
1/18/1994India hires the law firm McAuliffe, Kelly and Rafaelli for lobbying in Washington.
5/4/1854The first stamp was officially issued from Calcutta where the first modern post office was established.
11/14/1964Nehru Commemorative coin is released.
7/27/1889Branch of Indian National Congress, 'British India Committee' , was established under the leadership of Dadabhai Navroji.
3/31/1997The Bombay Stock Exchange crashes by 300 points.