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Historical Event on 4/17/1999

The Vajpayee Government resigns after it loses the confidence vote in the Lok Sabha by one vote - 269 to 270.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/21/1989V. P. Singh wins vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha.
2/4/1757Lord Clive remained unsuccessful after sending two ambassadors to make treaty with Siraj -Ud -Daula, while he was marching towards Calcutta.
4/24/1965Kosi Barrage inaugurated by King Mahendra of Nepal.
9/15/1997Prasar Bharati Act comes into force seeking to free Doordarshan and Akashvani from government control.
6/24/1991Two LIC officers burnt to death in Kashmir.
1/3/1997Government announces setting up of a Central Board for bank frauds.
4/11/1937Ramnath Krishnan, well known Indian Tennis player, was born.
4/21/1946Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan, cricket (Indian off-spinner, Test umpire, ICC referee), was born in Madras. He received Arjun Award (1971).
3/12/1992Centenary celebrations held at Kasturba Hospital for Infections diseases. (CIVIC).
12/7/1997Leander Paes awarded 'The Sportstar' award.