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Historical Event on 8/17/1761

William Carey, the first English missionary to India, was born. He taught at the newly founded Fort William College at Calcutta from 1801 till his death and helped found the Serampore Press, which made the Bible accessible to over 300 million people.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/24/1605Jahangir became the fourth Emperor of Mughal Empire at Agra.
2/19/1902Pandit Lallu Ram appointed as Hindi Professor at Fort William College, Calcutta.
12/28/1972C. Rajagopalachari, the only Indian Governor General, died.
12/28/1984Eighth General Election of India ends. Indian National Congress party wins with thumping majority.
4/27/1606Jahangir arrested Khusroo.
4/5/1990Lok Sabha passes the Punjab Bill.
1/8/1906Howrah Railway Station, Calcutta, was inaugurated.
12/29/1959Durgapur Iron Plant inaugurated.
8/25/199710,000 people residing in low lying areas in Gujarat shifted to safer places following incessant rains for two days. Death toll mounts to 265.
6/27/1939Rahul Dev (R. D.) Burman ""Pancham Da"", famous music director, was born.