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Historical Event on 2/17/1968

Dr. Kailas Nath Katju, freedom fighter, politician, leader, Governor of Orissa and West Bengal, passed away.

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6/22/1975National Emergency was declared and censorship introduced.
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6/20/1992Carnatic musician Maharajapuram Santhanam died in a car accident in Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.
4/23/1930Riots break out in Peshawar; 20 Indians shot down after killing of three Britishers.