|
|
Historical Event on 2/23/1997
Justice J. S. Verma appointed Chief Justice of India.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 7/7/1799 | Ranjit Singh captured Lahore in Punjab from Sikh rulers. |
| 10/2/1997 | At least 50 Pakistan soldiers were killed and several injured in a retaliatory firing by Indian troops in Nowgam, Uri and Kupwara sectors. Firing had been intermittent along LoC. |
| 11/17/1953 | Sadanand Swaminathan, famous journalist, passed away. |
| 12/20/1993 | Bangarappa expelled from Congress for 6 years. |
| 2/17/1991 | Krishnabai Mote, famous author and social worker, passed away. |
| 5/21/1973 | Mohan Kumarmangalam, Central Minister, passed away in an air crash near Delhi. |
| 8/20/1996 | India defeat Pakistan in Under-15 World Challenge Final at Lord's, England. |
| 7/18/1997 | Fifth Pay Commission report approved by Central Govt. |
| 8/20/1944 | Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna awardee, was born in Bombay. |
| 7/5/1905 | Lord Curzon joined the part of Bengal to Asam and divided Bengal. |
|
![]()
|
|
|
