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Historical Event on 10/28/1997

Dr. V. Doreswamy Iyengar (77), Veena maestro, household name among Carnatic music lovers, passed away in Bangalore.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/2/1975Devendra Mohan Bose, famous Scientist of Physics, passed away.
1/18/1948Gandhi breaks 121-hour fast in New Delhi, after halting of Muslim-Hindu riots in Calcutta. He breaks the fast on security pledges from communal leaders who ""Peace Pledge"" to Gandhiji.
1/18/1999Gul Panag (20) from Delhi was crowned Femina Miss India Universe at the Miss India 1999 beauty pageant in Pune.
5/10/1909Bellari Shammanna Keshvan, internationally famous librarian, was born.
10/3/2000India and Russia sign a declaration on strategic partnership.
8/2/1891Padmashree V. P. Karmarkar (Nanasaheb), famous sculptor, was born.
10/5/1999India decides not to attend the special meet on CTBT.
5/13/1962Dr. Zakir Hussain became the Vice President (1962-67).
10/20/1960Indian mountaineers reach the peak of Nanda Ghunti for the first time in the Kumaon Hills.
7/23/1976Hari Chand at Montreal sets record for 10,000m in 28.48.72.