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Historical Event on 10/17/1949

The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Article 370 of the Constitution making special provisions for J&K.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/30/1947India informs Pakistan and other dominion representatives that it has decided to refer the Kashmir issue to the Security Council under Article 35 of the United Nations Charter.
10/29/1967Kurtkoti Lingangaunda, great Indian Philosopher, passed away.
2/4/1909Narayan Dattatreya Sane, two test cricket umpire 1959-60, left-hand opening batsman and fast bowler, was born at Vidarbha.
9/29/1990Central Government adopt a three-pronged strategy to create additional 30 lakh jobs outside the government sector over the next five years.
8/15/1854The first train of the East Indian Railways steamed out of Howrah station destined for Hoogly, which was at a distance of 24 miles. It was the first passenger train catering to public traffic. Officially, it was inaugurated in 1855.
5/29/1933Gandhi ends his 21-day fast, his second for the cause of the 'untouchables'.
2/18/1946Cabinet Mission in India.
3/8/1997G. K. Moopanar unanimously elected first president of Tamil Maanila Congress.
10/22/1937Gandhiji presided over the educational conference at Wardha and outlined his scheme of education through basic crafts.
1/7/1994Malhotra Committee recommends privatisation and foreign participation of LIC and GIC.