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Historical Event on 4/17/1983

Rohini (RS-D2), placed in orbit, was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload. Launched by the second developmental launch of SLV-3.

Other Historical Dates and Events
7/15/1986Sandhya Agarwal made 190 runs in third Womens Test Cricket setting a new record in England.
2/19/1855U. V. Swaminathan Iyyer, mahamahopadhyay Tamil author, was born.
5/31/1981First developmental launch of SLV-3, Rohini (RS-D1) placed in orbit. It was used for conducting some remote sensing technology studies using a landmark sensor payload.
7/24/1932Ramkrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan was established for the service of the sick and humanitarian activities.
9/21/1945British promise India independence.
1/8/1941Swami Pranabananda Maharaj, father of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, passed away.
11/25/1999Madras HC sets aside Tamil Nadu Governor Fathima Beevi's order rejecting the mercy petitions of four accused in Rajiv Gandhi case.
1/24/1966Gulzarilal Nanda stepped down from the position of acting Prime Minister of India. He held his position till January 11, 1966 (Acting).
7/18/1953Riots against increase in streetcar fares continue with demonstrators taking control of parts of Calcutta.
11/20/1998Dr. Mohammed Yunus, Chairman of the Grameen Bank of Dhaka, is selected for the 1998 Indira Gandhi prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development.