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Historical Event on 3/21/1997

Foreign currency reserves of RBI stand at $16 billions, which was a record of sorts.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/3/1989Gwal Pahari in Haryana switched on the solar energy centre of the first pilot 50 kilowatt solar power plant.
4/25/1915The German High Command has admitted that chlorine gas bombs and shells were used in the attack on the French front at Ypres three days ago. The effect of the gas attack was to open a four-mile gap in the Allied line. The Canadian troops on one flank held against German attacks, and British and Indian forces filled the breach. Fortunately for the Allies, the Germans had no reserve forces available to push into the breach. No tactical advantage was won by this first use of the new weapon. The Germans promised, however, that ""more effective substances can be expected."" Meanwhile, they were condemned for the use of this novel weapon.
8/1/1939Bombay begins Prohibition, first since U.S. law was repealed.
6/8/1968Madhuri Mani Iyyer, famous singer of Karnatak Gharana, passed away.
1/20/1993Karnataka ministry expanded to include 27 more members; S.M. Krishna made Dy. CM.
1/14/1946Two jetties collapse in Ganges; 160 Hindu pilgrims are crushed.
5/29/1947Establishment of Indian Standard Institution.
1/5/1671Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured the 'Salher' fort from Mughals.
12/16/2000Indian Airlines wins the 60th National Hockey championship in Jammu.
4/13/1796The first elephant was brought to America from Bengal, India.